Iheanacho eyes more playing time with City

Nigerian starlet, Kelechi Iheanacho, is seeking more opportunities to shine at Manchester City.

The 18-year-old forward was brought on as a late substitute in the 2-0 win against Watford and now he’s eager to play his part again as City look to maintain their perfect start to the Barclays Premier League season.

With Wilfried Bony facing a race to be fit for this weekend’s clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, Iheanacho told mcfc.co.uk that he’s ready to fire the side to victory if called upon.

“It’s been going great, I’ve been training with the first-team and the guys have been great with me and I’m really enjoying it,” Kelechi said.

“It was a great feeling to make my debut against Watford. I was hoping to come on – the manager introduced me and I was very happy to come on.

“I’m hoping for more Premier League minutes – I have to work hard in training and then hopefully the manager will introduce me again so I can show what I can do.”

Crystal Palace have enjoyed a good start to the season, defeating Aston Villa, Norwich City and Chelsea in the early weeks of the campaign.

And the Eagles’ form has caught Kelechi’s eye.

“Crystal Palace have had a really good start so it will not be an easy game,” he said.

“They’re doing great, they’re all doing their jobs and there’s always a great atmosphere at Selhurst Park – it will be hard but I think we can win.”

Kelechi earned his promotion to the first-team squad and has enjoyed rubbing shoulders with one of the league’s most impressive performers in the opening four rounds of fixtures – David Silva.

“David Silva is a great player, a top player – high level with a lot of experience,” Iheanacho said.

“He’s had an unbelievable start, but that’s no surprise to anyone – we all know what a good player he is and it’s good for me as a striker to have someone like that in the team.

“I’m learning new things every day in training – it’s been a dream come true playing with these players.

“With Sergio, Yaya, David and Sami – it can only improve you as a player to play with these guys.”