Antoine Semenyo Fires Man City to FA Cup Semi-Finals With Goal and Assist
- Antoine Semenyo marked his return to club football in style, registering a goal and an assist in Manchester City’s FA Cup clash against Liverpool
- The Ghanaian forward has now racked up four goal contributions in four FA Cup appearances since joining the Sky Blues in January
- City will now await the remaining semi-finalists as they keep their hopes of a cup double alive
Antoine Semenyo bounced back in style with a goal and an assist as Manchester City swept aside Liverpool to reach the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday, April 4.
After a difficult international break with Ghana, the forward delivered when it mattered, playing a key role in a dominant display that underlined his growing influence at club level.
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Semenyo shines as Man City overpower Liverpool
Fresh from Ghana’s struggles against Austria and Germany, Semenyo returned to club duty with purpose. He was handed a starting role, with Pep Guardiola watching from the stands while serving a suspension, per Sporting News.
It was not a perfect start. The Ghanaian found it tough early on against Liverpool’s left back Milos Kerkez. But as the game settled, so did his rhythm.
City took control just before the break when Erling Haaland converted from the penalty spot in the 39th minute after Virgil van Dijk brought down Nico O'Reilly in the box.
Moments later, Semenyo made his mark. His well-placed cross picked out Haaland, who finished clinically to double the lead before halftime.
After the break, Semenyo turned scorer. He latched onto a clever pass from Rayan Cherki and calmly lifted the ball over Giorgi Mamardashvili to cap a fine individual display.
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The goal took Semenyo’s tally to eight goals and three assists since his January move, per Transfermarkt, a return that reflects his growing confidence in City colours.
Haaland added his third of the afternoon from a pass by Nico O'Reilly to complete a convincing win, sealing City’s place in the last four of the FA Cup.
What's next for Semenyo after Liverpool heroics
Semenyo’s performance stood in sharp contrast to his recent outings with the Black Stars, where results fell short despite expectations. This time, he looked sharp, decisive, and composed in the final third.
He lasted 71 minutes before making way for England international Phil Foden, having done more than enough to influence the outcome.
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With the Carabao Cup already secured, City remain on course for another piece of silverware.
Attention now shifts back to the Premier League, where City face a trip to West London to take on Chelsea on April 12.
A bigger test awaits days later against Arsenal in what could prove decisive in the title race.
Semenyo ranked most in-form EPL forward
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Antoine Semenyo has been ranked as the Premier League’s most in-form forward after a series of standout performances.
He was placed ahead of Erling Haaland, Benjamin Sesko, and Hugo Ekitike.
Source: YEN.com.gh
