Antoine Semenyo braces for Bournemouth reunion

Antoine Semenyo is set for an emotional return to Bournemouth as Manchester City chase down Premier League leaders Arsenal in a pivotal late-season clash.

The forward has quickly become a fan favourite at City after a brilliant start to life at the club, and his form has added extra weight to this matchup.

Semenyo admitted the meeting will not feel strange, even with the spotlight on him after leaving the Cherries for City.

“I was the problem,” he said, while also praising Bournemouth’s progress and hoping they can still finish the season well.

He added that he still speaks to former teammates every day and expects plenty of playful abuse when he walks back into familiar surroundings.

For City, the game carries real importance in the title race, with every point vital as they try to keep pressure on Arsenal.

Semenyo has already scored 10 goals since joining City in January and recently struck the winner against Chelsea in the FA Cup final.

This return now feels like more than a reunion; it is another chance for Semenyo to show why City moved quickly to sign him.