Riyad Mahrez believed Oleksandr Zinchenko was among Manchester City's top three players in terms of ability before he left for Arsenal.
The versatile Ukrainian called time on his spell at the Etihad and headed to the capital this summer, but he clearly left his mark. Mahrez moved to Manchester in 2018 - two years after Zinchenko. He joined a City squad that included the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Aguero, David Silva and Bernardo Silva.
Zinchenko was regularly called upon by Pep Guardiola and highlighted his quality with a match-turning cameo in what would be his final City appearance against Villa last term. Trailing 2-0, the 25-year-old came off the bench and helped inspire his side to three points and the title.
