Antoine Semenyo scored two goals on his debut, including one that helped Manchester City thrash Exeter 10-1 in the FA Cup third round. The Ghanaian forward's impressive display earned him Man of the Match honors and has raised hopes among City fans about the new recruit's ability to make a significant impact at the Etihad Stadium.
City's dominant performance was marked by Erling Haaland playing only half of the match, missing Semenyo's two goal contributions. The City star striker will likely be thrilled with the service he received from his teammates on Tuesday evening.
The 26-year-old Semenyo has made a strong start to his career at Manchester City, following a £65m move from Bournemouth. His performance was praised by assistant coach Pep Lijnders, who described him as "a humble guy" who brings something unique to the frontline of the team.
Lijnders also highlighted the ease with which Semenyo's arrival has affected the playing style, stating that it is becoming easier for individual players to excel when the entire team plays well. He believes that Semenyo's adaptability and speed will be key assets in City's pursuit of success this season.
Despite a dramatic display from Exeter, City now face a crucial test with their next game being the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final at Newcastle on Tuesday. With 12 unbeaten games in all competitions, City are in a strong position to reach the finals and compete for major honors.
The win marked Manchester City's biggest FA Cup victory since a 10-1 thrashing of Huddersfield in 1987, while also surpassing Liverpool's record for most goals scored in an English competition.
City's dominant performance was marked by Erling Haaland playing only half of the match, missing Semenyo's two goal contributions. The City star striker will likely be thrilled with the service he received from his teammates on Tuesday evening.
The 26-year-old Semenyo has made a strong start to his career at Manchester City, following a £65m move from Bournemouth. His performance was praised by assistant coach Pep Lijnders, who described him as "a humble guy" who brings something unique to the frontline of the team.
Lijnders also highlighted the ease with which Semenyo's arrival has affected the playing style, stating that it is becoming easier for individual players to excel when the entire team plays well. He believes that Semenyo's adaptability and speed will be key assets in City's pursuit of success this season.
Despite a dramatic display from Exeter, City now face a crucial test with their next game being the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final at Newcastle on Tuesday. With 12 unbeaten games in all competitions, City are in a strong position to reach the finals and compete for major honors.
The win marked Manchester City's biggest FA Cup victory since a 10-1 thrashing of Huddersfield in 1987, while also surpassing Liverpool's record for most goals scored in an English competition.
I mean, who needs Erling Haaland when you've got a 10-1 thrashing of Exeter? 
City's got the magic now! And Pep Lijnders saying Semenyo is a humble guy? Yeah right, like that's why we're seeing 2 goals from this new recruit in one game 
. Seriously though, this kid's got skills and speed to pay off - fingers crossed City can keep this momentum going! 
Anyway, back to Manchester City... Semenyo is for sure on fire right now. I mean, 10-1 is insane! 
But what's crazy is that Exeter just got smashed like that and they're still in the competition. Maybe they'll pull off an upset in the next round? 
he's literally changed the game with his debut performance! 10-1 is crazy! i was watching the match and i was like "wow, this guy can play" 
erling haaland only played half tho... still got 2 goals lol. pep lijnders sounds so cool too, humbled guy who brings something unique to the team 
semenyo's speed & adaptability are gonna take city to new heights! 
gotta keep cheering them on, especially with that carabao cup semi-final coming up 
. erling haaland's still playing it cool, but you can tell he's stoked with semenyo's service 
. pep lijnders' praise for him as a humble guy who brings something unique to the team resonates too - i love how he talks about individual players excelling when everyone plays well 
. now they've gotta keep that momentum going against newcastle in the carabao cup semi-fs... can't wait to see what the rest of this season holds! 
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its clear that pep lilinders has made an amazing hire. Semenyo's adaptability and speed are gonna be EVERYTHING for this team, especially with their high-intensity pressing game 
10-1? That's not exactly a ringing endorsement of his skills. And what about the fact that Haaland was only playing half the match? That's some convenient coincidence right there 
. Still, I suppose he did look decent out there, and if City can keep him happy and healthy, maybe we'll see something special from him 
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... they're gonna crush it!
I'm low-key obsessed with this guy, his pace is insane and his finishing skills are on point! He's definitely bringing that fire to Man City and i'm loving it 
️. Can't wait for the next match against Newcastle, should be a nail-biter 
. It looks like Semenyo's adaptability and speed are going to be huge assets for City this season.
peplijnders said it best, semenyo is like a humbleness person who brings something unique to the frontline, i love how humble he is 
! And 10-1 is crazy 
. Can't wait for the next game, especially against Newcastle - we're gonna see if City can keep up this form 
, City's been on fire all season, and with Semenyo's speed and adaptability, the sky's the limit for them 
Anyway, did u know that Bournemouth had a -22 goal difference last season? 
Like, what was going on over there? 
