Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva has expressed his delight with Antoine Semenyo’s impressive start to life at the club.
The Black Stars attacker secured a high-profile move to the Citizens last week and has since been outstanding for the club. Semenyo continued his dream start to his Manchester City career on Tuesday night, scoring for the second consecutive time as the Premier League giants cruised to a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United in the semi-final of the EFL Cup competitions.
Just days after being named Man of the Match on his debut for the Citizens in Saturday’s FA Cup outing, Semenyo once again proved decisive on the big stage as Pep Guardiola’s side took firm control of their Cup competition tie at St. James’ Park.
“He looks, not just a very good player, but a very good guy – which helps, which fits right into the team!
He’s a fantastic guy, who wants to play collectively, wants to help us – wants to have fun. We’re delighted with the way he’s started, hopefully he can keep going!” he told ITV in an interview.
Eight minutes into the second half, Semenyo rose to the occasion. Jeremy Doku’s dangerous delivery, which took a touch off Bernardo Silva, found the Ghanaian attacker at the far post.
Semenyo reacted quickest, powering the ball into the net to hand City a crucial breakthrough away from home.
His influence went beyond the goal, as he consistently troubled Newcastle’s backline with his physical presence, intelligent movement and work rate, qualities that have already endeared him to the Etihad faithful.
Manchester City wrapped up the win late on through substitute Rayan Cherki, but it was Semenyo who once again stole the spotlight.
The 25-year-old now boasts three goal involvements – two goals and one assist – in just two appearances since joining City last week.
With back-to-back Man of the Match awards to his name, Semenyo has sent a strong message ahead of this weekend’s Manchester derby against United, where he will be hoping to retain his place in Guardiola’s starting XI.
