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Antoine Semenyo Scores First Premier League Goal As Manchester City Beat Wolves 2-0

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Antoine Semenyo scored his first Premier League goal for Manchester City as they secured their first league victory of 2026 with a 2-0 win over Wolves. Following a challenging week that saw consecutive defeats to Manchester United and Bodo/Glimt, City closed the gap to league leaders Arsenal to just four points. City, who started the match with Erling Haaland and Phil Foden on the bench, went ahead in the sixth minute when Omar Marmoush stretched to redirect Matheus Nunes’ cross into the net. Marmoush came close to doubling the lead just after the half-hour mark, cutting inside from the left but striking the right post. Wolves appealed for a handball against Yerson Mosquera immediately after, but a VAR review upheld the referee’s decision to let play continue, ruling that Mosquera’s arm was in a natural position. Semenyo sealed the win in first-half stoppage time, curling a low shot from the edge of the box past José Sá to make it 2-0. Wolves improved after the break but failed to test Gianluigi Donnarumma, with Mosquera’s looping header striking the crossbar. Semenyo also came close to another goal at the other end, but neither side added to the score as City claimed a morale-boosting victory.

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Manchester City Sign England Defender Marc Guehi From Crystal Palace Until 2031

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Manchester City have officially completed the signing of English international defender Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace, in a deal that runs until the summer of 2031, the club confirmed on its official website. The 25-year-old is City’s second addition in the ongoing winter transfer window, following the acquisition of winger Antoine Semenyo, as the club looks to reinforce its squad with proven talent. Guehi has emerged as one of the Premier League’s top defenders, making 188 appearances for Crystal Palace across all competitions, scoring 11 goals and providing 8 assists, showcasing his experience and versatility at the highest level. Internationally, Guehi has earned 26 caps for England, establishing himself as a dependable figure in the Three Lions’ defence with his consistent performances and tactical awareness. While Manchester City have not disclosed the financial details of the transfer, reports suggest the deal was initially valued at £20 million, a strategic move to strengthen the club’s defence amid recent injury concerns.

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Manchester United Start Carrick Era With 2-0 Manchester Derby Win Over City

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Manchester United kicked off the Michael Carrick era in style, showing renewed confidence and a performance that had fans smiling from start to finish. The Reds defeated cross-town rivals Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday, delivering a statement win to start the Premier League weekend. Carrick set his team up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Bryan Mbeumo leading the attack, Bruno Fernandes in his preferred No. 10 role, and Amad and Patrick Dorgu operating on the wings. Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo anchored the midfield, while Luke Shaw, Diogo Dalot, Lisandro Martinez, and Harry Maguire formed the backline in front of goalkeeper Senne Lammens. City dominated possession for much of the game but struggled to create clear-cut chances, registering just one shot on target in the first half. United, by contrast, looked sharp on the counter, twice seeing goals ruled out by tight offside calls. The second half belonged to United. The Reds grew increasingly confident going forward, creating six meaningful chances and converting two of them. The breakthrough came from Mbeumo, who finished a textbook counterattack after Bruno fed him a perfectly timed pass into space, slotting past Gianluigi Donnarumma for 1-0. United kept the pressure on, and Carrick’s decision to bring on Matheus Cunha paid off. The substitute made an immediate impact, driving into the right channel and delivering a pinpoint cross for Dorgu to double the lead. A late goal from Mason Mount was disallowed for a tight offside, but it did little to dampen the celebrations. The result delivered a morale-boosting derby win and a refreshing display of attacking intent. United now turn their attention to a challenging trip to league leaders Arsenal next weekend.

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Manchester City Beat Newcastle 2-0 As Antoine Semenyo Continues Scoring Streak

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Antoine Semenyo continued his impressive start at Manchester City, scoring for the second consecutive game as City defeated Newcastle 2-0 in the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final at St James’ Park. Semenyo opened the scoring in the 53rd minute and later had another effort disallowed, before substitute Rayan Cherki sealed the win in stoppage time, giving Pep Guardiola’s side a strong advantage over the defending champions. The Ghana international had marked his City debut with a goal in the 10-1 FA Cup thrashing of Exeter City just days earlier. The first half offered few clear chances. Newcastle’s best opportunity came in the opening five minutes when Anthony Gordon’s cross found Yoane Wissa, whose hurried shot flew over the bar. Both goalkeepers, James Trafford for City and Nick Pope for Newcastle, were largely untroubled. Newcastle were hit by injury on the verge of halftime, with Jacob Murphy replaced by the in-form Harvey Barnes. Early in the second half, Wissa nearly made amends for his earlier miss, seeing a header tipped onto the woodwork by Trafford. Bruno Guimaraes also rattled the post as the Magpies searched for the opener. City broke the deadlock moments later. Jeremy Doku’s low cross took a slight deflection off Bernardo Silva and fell to Semenyo, who tapped in from close range to score his second goal in as many games. Semenyo later appeared to double his tally with a clever flick from a corner, but after a VAR review, referee Chris Kavanagh ruled it out due to Erling Haaland being offside. The decision briefly lifted Newcastle’s players and fans, with Sandro Tonali narrowly missing a chance late in the game. Cherki then forced a save from Pope before ultimately scoring in stoppage time, ensuring City took a two-goal cushion back to the Etihad Stadium ahead of the second leg.

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Manchester City Complete Antoine Semenyo Transfer From Bournemouth On Five-And-A-Half-Year Deal

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Manchester City have officially announced the acquisition of Ghanaian attacker Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth, securing his services on a long-term contract. The Premier League champions confirmed that the 26-year-old has signed a five-and-a-half-year agreement that will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2031. “Manchester City are delighted to confirm the signing of Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth. The 26-year-old has penned a five-and-a-half-year deal, which will see him stay at the Etihad Stadium through to 2031.” Semenyo joins City after a standout spell at Bournemouth, where his explosive pace, power and consistency saw him emerge as one of the league’s most threatening forwards. “Semenyo has enjoyed a meteoric rise to become one of the Premier League’s most feared forwards.” He featured 110 times for the Cherries after arriving midway through the 2022/23 season, quickly becoming a key figure in their attack. Born in London to Ghanaian parents, Semenyo began his career at Bristol City before gaining experience on loan at Bath City, Newport County and Sunderland. Those spells helped shape his development before he made his breakthrough in the Premier League. Primarily operating from the left side of an attacking midfield setup, his performances at Bournemouth attracted strong interest, with City eventually moving to complete the transfer. Speaking on his move, Semenyo described joining Pep Guardiola’s side as a major milestone in his career. “I am so proud to have joined Manchester City. I have watched City over the last decade under Pep Guardiola, and they have been the dominant team in the Premier League as well as achieving amazing things in the Champions League, FA Cup, and League Cup. “They have set the highest of standards, and it’s a club with world-class players, world-class facilities, and one of the greatest managers ever in Pep. “I have so much scope for improvement, so to be at this club, at this stage of my career, is perfect for me. It’s a real privilege to be here.” The Ghana international also expressed confidence that his peak years are still ahead. “My best football is yet to come, I am sure of that. And City are in a great position – still involved in four competitions. I really feel I can help them have a strong second half of the season. “The Etihad is my new home. I can’t wait to play in front of the fans here, and I hope to show everyone what I can do.” City’s Director of Football, Hugo Viana, revealed that Semenyo was the club’s priority target during the January transfer window. “Antoine is a really exciting signing for the football club. He made it clear to us immediately that it was City he wanted to join. “He has huge quality. Two great feet, pace, power, a habit of influencing games, and, importantly, real room for growth and development. “We are constantly watching players all over the world. Antoine was the one we most wanted. He has shown he can perform in the Premier League. He is humble, hard-working, professional, and totally focused on being a better footballer. He is ideal for us.” Semenyo is available for immediate selection and could feature in City’s Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg clash against Newcastle next Tuesday.

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Manchester City Held 1-1 By Brighton As Arsenal Eye Eight-Point Lead

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Manchester City’s struggles in the Premier League continued as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, allowing leaders Arsenal to strengthen their advantage. Despite creating numerous opportunities, City lacked the clinical edge to secure all three points and were punished in the second half when Brighton struck unexpectedly after a quiet period. Erling Haaland’s 150th goal for the club gave City the lead late in the first half, seemingly setting them on track to close the gap on Arsenal to three points before the Gunners faced Liverpool on Thursday. However, Kaoru Mitoma had other plans, scoring from almost nothing to leave City scrambling in the final stages. Brighton held firm to deny City, meaning Arsenal could extend their lead at the top to eight points with a win over Arne Slot’s Liverpool.

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Chelsea Snatch 1-1 Draw At Manchester City As Fernandez Scores In Stoppage Time

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Managerless Chelsea stole a dramatic point at Manchester City as Enzo Fernandez struck in stoppage time at the Etihad Stadium. Fernandez emerged as the hero for a Chelsea side still reeling from Enzo Maresca’s shock departure, securing a 1-1 draw just three days after the managerial change. With Liam Rosenior reportedly in pole position to take over, Calum McFarlane stepped in to guide the team for the trip to City, who were looking to cut the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal. Instead, Pep Guardiola’s side remain six points behind the Gunners after Fernandez bundled in the equaliser in the 94th minute. City had taken the lead in the 42nd minute when Tijjani Reijnders unleashed a thunderous left-footed strike, punishing Chelsea’s defence. Erling Haaland had earlier struck the post, and although City created several promising chances after halftime, they were unable to turn their dominance into a winning goal. Chelsea capitalised on a weakened City backline, disrupted by Josko Gvardiol’s injury. Malo Gusto’s cross caused confusion in the home defence, and Fernandez was perfectly positioned to finish on his second attempt, sending the away supporters into celebration. Fernandez’s performance underlined his growing importance. The Argentine has now scored six league goals this season, matching his tally from last term. While Cole Palmer struggled against his former club—registering just one shot and failing to create a chance—Fernandez excelled, taking three shots (trailing only Haaland’s five) and leading Chelsea in touches in the opposition box (four) and chances created (two). Statistically, Chelsea edged City in quality of chances. The visitors generated 1.73 expected goals from eight attempts, compared to City’s 0.99 xG from 14 shots, reflecting the higher danger level of Chelsea’s opportunities despite being under pressure for long periods.

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Sunderland Hold Manchester City To Goalless Draw As Arsenal Take Premier League Lead

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Manchester City were held to a 0-0 draw by Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, as the hosts produced a resolute defensive display, leaving City four points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal. Pep Guardiola’s side had watched Arsenal dismantle Aston Villa earlier in the week, but they left the northeast frustrated after failing to break down Sunderland’s disciplined defence. City had an early scare when Bernardo Silva’s close-range finish from Erling Haaland’s flick-on was ruled out for offside inside six minutes. Haaland had another chance in the first half, but his shot from 12 yards was comfortably saved by Sunderland keeper Robin Roefs. Sunderland also threatened on several occasions. Brian Brobbey outmuscled Ruben Dias to a lofted ball but could only fire straight at Gianluigi Donnarumma, while Trai Hume narrowly missed with a glancing header just before half-time. City made a change at the break with Rodri coming on for Nico Gonzalez, but the visitors struggled to find a breakthrough. Jeremy Doku saw a shot blocked by Nordi Mukiele’s face, and Josko Gvardiol’s flicked effort hit the post. Donnarumma also kept City in the game, saving Eliezer Mayenda’s low strike. Despite dominating possession with 67.7% and registering 13 shots, only four were on target, leaving Guardiola’s side to rue missed opportunities. Sunderland held firm, preserving their unbeaten home record and earning a valuable point. Injuries also posed concerns for City. Gonzalez left at half-time with a knee issue, Rodri returned after barely featuring in the past three months due to a hamstring injury, and Savinho limped off in the second half. Nathan Ake, however, was able to continue despite an early scare. With City’s eight-game winning streak ended, Arsenal have taken the first advantage in what is shaping up to be a tight title race. January promises to be busy for City, who will begin the month with eight fixtures ahead.

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