"I think when the team plays like that it becomes easier for the individual, but Antoine is settling well, he is a humble guy, we have followed him for a long time, but he brings something to the front line, what we really want and what we need. He can attack quickly, he wants to chase, he is a guy who doesn't stop. I think you see today that he can adapt quite quickly to our style."
"I think from the first minute we showed with our high press, with the way we went after them, we really respected that, because the way the performance was on top to get the ball back quick, it was a good performance."
Antoine Semenyo scored and provided an assist on his Manchester City debut after joining from Bournemouth for £64 million. Manchester City defeated Exeter City 10-1 at the Etihad, matching the club's biggest modern-era win. Assistant coach Pep Lijnders, deputising for suspended Pep Guardiola, praised Semenyo's pace, chasing ability and quick adaptation to City's style. Guardiola selected a strong starting XI including Erling Haaland, Rodri, Rayan Cherki and Nathan Aké. Haaland, Rodri and Aké were substituted at half-time with City leading 4-0. City ended a run of three draws and prepare for the Carabao Cup semifinal first leg at Newcastle.
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