Source: Daily_Mail
So what do you get for £27m? The lowdown on Manchester City's new striker Edin Dzeko
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. TECHNIQUE - 8/10 The way he pulled theball out of the sky before having his first shot after 40 minutes wasfantastic. Two good feet, can use his chest and head as well. SKILL - 7/10 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.PHYSICALITY - 8/10 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 Edin in the right direction: Dzeko impressed on his debut as City saw off Wolves GOAL THREAT - 6/10 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.AWARENESS - 9/10 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.PERSONALITY - 8/10 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. Let's get physical: The Bosnian's size helped him dominate Wolves' defence SHOOTING - 6/10Tried 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. STAMINA - 6/10Was stronger in second half than first, but flagged badly in last 10 minutes. Just come off winter break in Germany. TITLE POTENTIAL - 7/10 Mancini will bedelighted. With Dzeko on the pitch, City had an attacking option otherthan Tevez. Now, if only they could learn to defend again! 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 Explore more:People: Edin Dzeko, Nenad Milijas Places: Bosnia, Germany