Semenyo shines again as Manchester City beat Newcastle in Carabao cup

Antoine Semenyo’s dream start to life at Manchester City continued on Tuesday night as the Ghanaian forward scored once again to help Pep Guardiola’s side secure a 2-0 win over Newcastle United in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.

City struck the decisive blow eight minutes into the second half at St James’ Park when Semenyo showed his predatory instincts, finding the net in the 53rd minute to silence the home crowd and give the visitors a crucial away advantage.

The 26-year-old, who joined City in a big-money move recently, has wasted little time making his mark. After scoring and providing an assist on his full debut in the FA Cup thrashing of Exeter City at the weekend, Semenyo once again delivered on a big stage, underlining his growing importance in Guardiola’s attacking setup.

Newcastle pushed for an equaliser as the game proceed, but City’s control and patience eventually paid off. Deep into stoppage time, Rayan Cherki sealed the victory in the 98th minute, finishing off a swift move to make it 2-0 and give the Premier League giants a commanding position ahead of the return leg.

Semenyo’s goal was the product of another assured City performance, with Bernardo Silva and Rayan Aït-Nouri among those providing the creative spark as Guardiola’s side kept Newcastle at arm’s length for much of the contest.

For Semenyo, the numbers are already turning heads. Two cup matches, two goals, and an assist, a remarkable return that has quickly endeared him to City supporters and reignited excitement back home in Ghana.

Manchester City will now take a strong advantage into the second leg, while Newcastle face an uphill task to keep their cup hopes alive. For now, though, the night belonged to Semenyo, a forward who is rapidly announcing himself on English football’s biggest stages.