Ghanaian forward Semenyo claims another Man of the Match as Manchester city player

Antoine Semenyo’s remarkable start to life at Manchester City continued on Tuesday night as the Ghanaian forward was named Man of the Match in City’s 2-0 victory over Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.

Semenyo set the tone at St James’ Park, breaking the deadlock with a composed finish to put Pep Guardiola’s side in control. City sealed the win late on, but it was the 26-year-old’s energy, movement and cutting edge that defined the contest and earned him individual recognition once again.

The award capped another eye-catching night for Semenyo, who has made an instant impact since joining the Premier League giants. Just days earlier, he marked his debut with a goal and an assist, also collecting the Man of the Match award in a dominant cup win over Exeter.

Two matches, two goals, two Man of the Match honours, a sequence that underlines how quickly Semenyo has settled into Guardiola’s system.

Beyond the statistics, his all-round contribution stood out against Newcastle. He pressed relentlessly, stretched the defence and offered a constant outlet, giving City a different dimension in attack on a difficult away night.

For City supporters, Semenyo’s emergence has added excitement at a crucial stage of the season. For Ghana, his form offers encouragement as one of the country’s leading attacking talents continues to grow on the biggest stage.

As Manchester City look ahead to the second leg and their ongoing domestic and European challenges, Semenyo’s early performances suggest he is not just enjoying a purple patch, he may already be becoming an important part of Guardiola’s plans.