Manchester City don take advantage for their EFL Cup semi-final clash with Newcastle United, winning 2-0 for St James’ Park.
First 45 minutes no too get chances, Newcastle get 0.13 expected goals (xG), Man City 0.14xG. Best chance for half come when Yoane Wissa fire over just five minutes.
But second half no too wait as Antoine Semenyo give Man City lead 8 minutes after restart, making am two goals in two games for him new club.
Semenyo think say e don double his and Man City tally 10 minutes later, but goal cancel because offside. Newcastle try push for equaliser, but na Man City find next goal as Rayan Cherki double their lead for last minute, seal 2-0 first-leg win.
TPB Verdict
Newcastle and Man City struggle to create chances today, best moments na from crosses into penalty area. Jeremy Doku for Man City dey very dangerous with him dribbling, open space and deliver crosses, show well for build up to Semenyo opening goal.
Game open late as Newcastle try fight back, but lack quality for final touch make them no fit convert chances. For last minute, while Newcastle dey try equalise, Cherki catch them at back, double Citizens lead – goal wey go vex Eddie Howe well well.
As result, Pep Guardiola side hold strong 2-0 lead going into second leg for Etihad Stadium early February, give Man City big advantage.
Newcastle United vs. Manchester City Highlights
Antoine Semenyo goal vs. Newcastle (53rd min, Newcastle 0-1 Man City)
Semenyo score, put Man City for lead!
Jeremy Doku get ball for left wing, stand up marker, run go byline, cross enter box. Bernardo Silva touch small redirect ball, Semenyo run come convert from close range.
Rayan Cherki goal vs. Newcastle (99th min, Newcastle 0-2 Man City)
Cherki make am two for Man City for last minute!
Man City sabi move ball from throw-in go Rayan Ait-Nouri for left wing. Ait-Nouri drive enter penalty area, pull back to Cherki, wey calmly slot home double Man City lead.
Man of the Match – Antoine Semenyo
Semenyo fit no get better start for Man City shirt, tonight goal na him second for him first two appearances since join club. E almost get second goal finish with knee, but offside cancel am. Goal na him win Man of the Match award for this hard-fought game.
Newcastle United vs. Manchester City Match Stats
- Possession: Newcastle 42%-58% Man City
- Shots: Newcastle 10-11 Man City
- Shots on target: Newcastle 3-4 Man City
- Corners: Newcastle 5-6 Man City
- Fouls: Newcastle 10-12 Man City
Wetn Dey Next?
Newcastle go back Premier League action on Sunday, travel go face Wolverhampton Wanderers. Man City go make short trip to Old Trafford for Manchester United game on Saturday.
