To say it has been fun watching Jeremy Doku this season would be an understatement, and the Manchester City ace really ripped it up in November.
Manchester City currently find themselves five points behind leaders Arsenal in the Premier League.
While the Gunners look strong right now, there is plenty of football left to be played and for City to hunt down Mikel Arteta’s men.
Of course at the moment, City have problems at the back.
The second-half performance against Fulham that saw the Cottagers go from 5-1 down to only 5-4 down was alarming, and Pep Guardiola has got to ensure his side tighten up at the back.
But from an attacking sense, there has been so much to like this season.
Of course, Erling Haaland has been in outrageous goalscoring form, and we are now seeing Phil Foden really back at his best.
But Jeremy Doku has also been superb for City, and has just scored himself a Premier League Player of the Month nomination for November.
Jeremy Doku was terrifyingly good for Man City in November
Doku is now into his third season for City, after sealing a transfer from Rennes in 2023.
His move to the Etihad raised eyebrows because he was an ‘untypical’ Guardiola signing. Pep, of course, was famed for preferring ‘control’ wingers.
Doku has never really been about that, with his rapid acceleration and explosiveness what set him apart.
And this season, we are starting to see a bit more consistency from the Belgian – and he’s just had arguably his best month of football as a City player.
Jeremy Doku was terrifyingly good for Man City in November 😮
Indeed, he is one of eight nominees for the November Premier League Player of the Month award.
And data from Squawka shows just how much of a menace he was, with Doku having the most touches in the opposition box, take-ons completed, chances created and big chances created.
And of course, his highlight of the month was that stunning strike against Liverpool in the 3-0 win at the Etihad Stadium.
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Still so much more to come from Doku
He can still frustrate, but it is mostly just exhilarating to watch a player like Doku.
The 23-year-old is finally starting to really harness his quality. He’s still young with plenty of room to develop, but we are definitely seeing a much improved player compared to when he first came.
The decision making is getting better, and there has also been an improvement in his defensive work.
Jeremy Doku knows exactly what he needs to succeed
“When I play free and with the right mind, with the trust of the coach… you see a better version of me.”
– Jeremy Doku (via the Independent, June 2025)
These are exciting times.
Doku has always been a player with scary potential. But, we are now really seeing him develop into one of the most menacing players in the Premier League.
He may or may not win the Premier League Player of the Month for November. But Guardiola must surely be delighted with his winger’s recent showings.
