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title: "Manchester City: Fans react to Riyad Mahrez incredible Algeria performance"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-city-fans-react-to-riyad-mahrez-incredible-algeria-performance/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Manchester City Football Club"
published: "2019-10-16T19:15:57Z"
modified: "2019-10-16T19:15:57Z"
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# Manchester City: Fans react to Riyad Mahrez incredible Algeria performance

**It’s fair to say Riyad Mahrez – Manchester City’s record signing – has been [living up to his price tag](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/09/29/riyad-mahrez-reaping-benefits-putting-hard-yards-manchester/) so far this season, showcased with a stunning Algeria performance.**

The 28-year-old bagged two goals and an assist on the night as Algeria thrashed Colombia in their international friendly on Tuesday night, adding to Mahrez’ already impressive numbers this season.

It’s a similar tale for his club, having won the [Player of the Month award](https://www.goal.com/en/news/mahrez-outshines-de-bruyne-and-rodrigo-to-win-man-city-player-of-/1u9urxsz3jlby1vrk0zdds6hn3) for September and playing a crucial role during City’s more positive outings – including a beautiful free-kick to help seal a 3-1 win at Goodison Park.

The former Leicester man took a while to develop into the star winger he is now. Indeed, after signing for the champions his game time was limited – at least until he started to contribute heavily with what little appearances he could muster.

Including a crucial winner at Bournemouth and the third goal against Brighton on the final day, which effectively handed City the title.

Now, Mahrez has a more crucial role than ever on the right-hand side, even limiting Bernardo Silva’s outings.

As usual, the Algerian also performed brilliantly for his country, here’s how City fans reacted to his contribution.

> So proud 🇩🇿💚🙏
>
> — 💞 (@asmamdn) [October 15, 2019](https://twitter.com/asmamdn/status/1184213776876351489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Our hero 🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿😍😍😍
>
> — Re-belle (ex-sarah) (@VitaDolc) [October 15, 2019](https://twitter.com/VitaDolc/status/1184213788842704896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> It was such a great match u even couldn’t blink an eye both teams were really cool 👏 and yeah Mahrez is the one 🙌
>
> — Renzo (@abdran9) [October 15, 2019](https://twitter.com/abdran9/status/1184215933855916033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Our Algerian king back at it. Can’t wait for his PL return 👑💙
>
> — Karolina (@KarolinaWht) [October 15, 2019](https://twitter.com/KarolinaWht/status/1184214889428066305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Congratulations bro. We need you back home for Saturday’s game. Citizens 4 Life. [@ManCity](https://twitter.com/ManCity?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@Mahrez22](https://twitter.com/Mahrez22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — ETIMBUK MACAULAY (@debeatsarena) [October 15, 2019](https://twitter.com/debeatsarena/status/1184222685338972164?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> We need that against crystal palace this weekend 👍🏼
>
> — 👑 King Touch 👑 (@Touch\_30) [October 15, 2019](https://twitter.com/Touch_30/status/1184228611412221952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)