"Eddie Howe was not exactly overjoyed to learn that, instead of being cup-tied, Antoine Semenyo was free to play for Manchester City. Sure enough the Newcastle manager's worst fears were realised as Semenyo who had played in the competition this season for Bournemouth scored City's opener and had an another goal disallowed before Rayan Cherki's stoppage-time second left Pep Guardiola smiling broadly."
"Newcastle kicked off, buoyed by the news their Saudi Arabian majority owners are set to imminently announce plans for the construction of a 200m training ground at Woolsington Hall. Situated close to both the city's airport where the team fly to and from virtually every match and a majority of the players' homes in upmarket Ponteland, it is an ideal location that should help make Newcastle a more attractive prospect for future signings."
"An expanding trophy collection would be an even greater magnet and Newcastle's hopes of returning to Wembley to defend the trophy they lifted last year briefly soared when, following a slick move involving Joelinton, Anthony Gordon and Jacob Murphy, Yoane Wissa found himself with only James Trafford to beat. Pep Guardiola looked aghast but, happily for City's manager, the striker's composure deserted him and he duly miscued, shooting over the crossbar from little more than six yards."
Antoine Semenyo was eligible to play and scored Manchester City's opener, later having another goal disallowed. Rayan Cherki added a stoppage-time second to complete the visitors' advantage. James Trafford produced fine goalkeeping that kept the scoreline respectable and prevented a larger deficit. Newcastle's defence of the Carabao Cup looks fragile after the first-leg loss with the tie still to be decided at the Etihad. Newcastle's Saudi Arabian majority owners plan a 200m training ground at Woolsington Hall, located near the airport and many players' homes. Yoane Wissa missed a gilt-edged chance, while Erling Haaland was largely marginalised in the first half.
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