"Antoine Semenyo scored his second goal in as many games for his new club as Manchester City secured a precious Carabao Cup semifinal advantage over holders Newcastle. The £62.5 million winger, who was eligible despite having already played for Bournemouth in the competition this season after a rule change, struck eight minutes after half-time before substitute Rayan Cherki added a brilliant second at the death"
"City's response was concerted as wide men Jérémy Doku and Semenyo pinned the Magpies back deep inside their own half, and Nick Pope needed to get a touch on Bernardo Silva's eighth-minute cross to flick it out of the path of the waiting Erling Haaland. Joelinton flicked a header wide from a 15th-minute Gordon cross after a rare Newcastle attack and with the Brazil international taking no prisoners in midfield, the hosts began to establish themselves."
Antoine Semenyo scored eight minutes after half-time and Rayan Cherki added a late second to give Manchester City a 2-0 first-leg lead over Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semifinal. Semenyo was eligible despite earlier appearances for Bournemouth in the competition this season after a rule change. City had a second Semenyo goal controversially ruled out after a review. Both managers rotated heavily, with Eddie Howe making seven changes and Pep Guardiola five. Newcastle created early chances but failed to convert, while City pressed through wide players and tested Newcastle keeper Nick Pope.
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