Antoine Semenyo Scores Against Leeds, Trails Only Palmer and One Player Since January
- Antoine Semenyo found the back of the net against Leeds United, bringing his brief goal drought to an end for Manchester City
- Only Cole Palmer and one other player have been involved in more goals than Semenyo since making his debut in January for the Cityzens
- Netizens quickly took to social media to applaud the Ghana national football team forward for his blistering form in front of goal
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Antoine Semenyo kept his red-hot run going on Saturday, February 28, firing Manchester City ahead in their Premier League clash against Leeds United.
The 26-year-old struck in the second minute of first-half stoppage time, calmly finishing from close range after Rayan Ait Nouri picked him out with a clever cutback.
It was a simple touch, but it carried huge importance as it broke the deadlock and set the tone for the afternoon.
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Semenyo continues fine form for City
After drawing blanks in his previous two outings, the Ghana international wasted no time reminding everyone why he has been such a revelation since his big-money switch.
His latest strike means that since making his league debut for City on January 17, only Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro have registered more Premier League goal involvements, both with six, compared to Semenyo’s five, according to Squawka.
The effort against Leeds was his 14th in the competition this season. Only Erling Haaland, with 22 and Igor Thiago, with 18, have found the net more often for the club.
In just seven appearances in the English top flight, he has delivered four goals and one assist.
Finishes against Fulham, Tottenham, Wolves and now Leeds underline how quickly he has become a trusted weapon in Pep Guardiola’s title push alongside Arsenal.
Watch Semenyo's goal:
Fans hail Semenyo after latest goal
Supporters did not hold back in their praise once the ball hit the net.
@BallerTalk0 posted:
"Semenyo is actually class."
@ArsenalFreake wrote:
"Semenyo has been massive for Manchester City, Bournemouth has been robbed by the cheque book."
@Utdodiahkoncept added:
"What a signing he has proven to be. Instant impact. I’m proud of him."
@kwekusly71 summed it up in dramatic fashion:
"Semenyo is the African goat."
For Semenyo, the numbers tell part of the story. The confidence in his stride and the timing of his runs tell the rest.
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Right now, everything he touches seems to carry purpose, and Manchester City are reaping the rewards.
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