""Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Cherki scored the goals as City claimed a healthy lead going into the reverse fixture at the Etihad next month. Semenyo became the first player in 15 years to score in his first two City matches after netting the opening goal eight minutes after half-time before he saw a second goal ruled out following a lengthy VAR check shortly after.""
""In the league game here [St James' Park] when we lost 2-1, on 60 minutes and 20 minutes, take a look. In my press conference after that game I didn't say anything," Guardiola said. "It's ok today because we won. "The two unbelievable penalties that did not happen. But, it's ok, we know how it works and it will make us stronger as a team. I've said that many times to the team. It's always about that.""
Manchester City defeated holders Newcastle 2-0 in the EFL Cup semi-final first leg at St James' Park, with goals from Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Cherki. Semenyo became the first player in 15 years to score in his first two City matches, netting eight minutes after half-time, while a second City goal was ruled out following a lengthy VAR review. Cherki doubled the lead in stoppage time. Pep Guardiola criticised VAR decisions, referencing previous denied penalty appeals and directing a question at PGMOL chief Howard Webb, while saying the experience will strengthen the team. City face Manchester United next in the league.
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