Pierce Charles on course to be Man City first choice after expected big-name exits
Pierce Charles will be desperate to prove himself away from Manchester City during his season-long loan at QPR.
The Citizens simply couldn't miss out on the 21-year-old's signature during the summer, claiming him from Sheffield Wednesday ahead of several other suitors.
Instead of halt his progression, Man City sent him out on loan back to the Championship, where he has already secured his spot at Loftus Road.
Supporters, undoubtedly, will keeping tabs on the youngster's performances, especially if Enzo Maresca's side are to be playing in the second tier of English football next season.
Speaking to Football Insider, Keith Wyness believes that Man City could be handed a 50-point deduction after being found guilty of 114 breaches.
While not 100 per cent guaranteed, that would likely mean relegation from the Premier League, and potentially a mass exodus at the Etihad Stadium.
Man City could be desperate for a new goalkeeper
Gianluigi Donnarumma, one of the best goalkeeper's in the world, would be likely to earn a move away, as would Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki.
Marcus Bettinelli is out of contract next summer and Geronimo Rulli, at 34 years of age, is certainly not the shot-stopper of the future.
Charles is more than experienced in the Championship, and as a regular already for the Northern Ireland national team, there is no reason not to give him a chance.
And it is his performances on the international stage that can back this point up, especially, after Northern Ireland's 1-0 win over Georgia on Friday, 25 September.
The 21-year-old saved a penalty from PSG star Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, keeping a clean sheet, as Michael O'Neill's side claimed an important three points.
What do the stats say about Pierce Charles' display?
Against Georgia, Charles prevented 1.26 goals, having made four saves during the 90 minutes, while also making four recoveries [FotMob].
He was not afraid to use his feet, though his 66 per cent pass completion would need some work in a Maresca starting lineup.
His long balls were more accurate at 33 per cent. Liverpool's Giorgi Mamardashvili, in comparison, only completed 17 per cent of his.
Charles was quite rightly praised for his Man of the Match performance over in Tbilisi, and likely just one of many great displays for his national team.