Eddie Howe was not exactly overjoyed to learn that, rather than being cup-tied, Antoine Semenyo was free to play for Manchester City here.
Sure enough the Newcastle manager’s worst fears were realised as the winger – who played in the competition this season for Bournemouth – scored City’s opener and had another “goal” disallowed before Rayan Cherki’s stoppage-time second put the smile back on Pep Guardiola’s face.
Written by Louise Taylor at St James’ Park
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/13/newcastle-manchester-city-carabao-cup-semi-final-first-leg-match-report under the title “Semenyo and Cherki give Manchester City edge over Newcastle after VAR storm”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
