So what do you get for £27m? The lowdown on Manchester City's new striker Edin Dzeko

16 January 2011 17:52
Manchester City's new signing Edin Dzeko made his Premier League bow at Eastlands on Saturday and Sportsmail was there to run the rule over the Bosnia international. [LNB]  TECHNIQUE - 8/10 [LNB]The way he pulled theball out of the sky before having his first shot after 40 minutes wasfantastic. [LNB]Two good feet, can use his chest and head as well. [LNB]SKILL - 7/10 [LNB]His lanky frame belies atricky customer with good feet. A dragback by the touchline that almostput David Jones on his backside bought an 'Ole' from the supportivecrowd.[LNB]PHYSICALITY - 8/10 [LNB]At 6ft 4in, he shouldbe a handful. And he was yesterday. Slim in build but not weak, hetussled with Christophe Berra and it was the tough defender who cameoff second best[LNB] [LNB] Edin in the right direction: Dzeko impressed on his debut as City saw off Wolves[LNB] [LNB] GOAL THREAT - 6/10 [LNB]Surprisingly didn'tmark his debut with a goal and shot wide with his best opening. CarlosTevez's header from six yards for his second goal was where you woudexpect to see Dzeko.[LNB]AWARENESS - 9/10 [LNB]Had the vision andawareness you'd expect from a top Bundesliga player. His part in City'sthird goal was fantastic, a one-two with Tevez and slide-rule pass forYaya Toure.[LNB]PERSONALITY - 8/10 [LNB]Didn't seem to befazed by his debut. Bantered with friend Nenad Milijas of Wolves beforekick-off and had confidence to pull out a few party pieces. [LNB] [LNB] Let's get physical: The Bosnian's size helped him dominate Wolves' defence[LNB] [LNB] SHOOTING - 6/10[LNB]Tried to sidefoot his first chance rather than blast it, and allowed Ronald Zubar to block. A right-foot effort later went close but lacked blistering power. [LNB]STAMINA - 6/10[LNB]Was stronger in second half than first, but flagged badly in last 10 minutes. [LNB]Just come off winter break in Germany.[LNB] TITLE POTENTIAL - 7/10 [LNB]Mancini will bedelighted. With Dzeko on the pitch, City had an attacking option otherthan Tevez. [LNB]Now, if only they could learn to defend again! [LNB]  Adebayor's move to Madrid blocked as Van Nistelrooy heads back to BernabeuRodney Marsh: Dzeko will be new King Eric, not the new Rodney Plonker!Terrific Tevez! Carlos double takes Manchester City above United to the top... and there's not a fight in sightAll the latest Manchester City news, features and opinion[LNB][LNB]  Explore more:People: Edin Dzeko, Nenad Milijas Places: Bosnia, Germany

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