Antoine Semenyo has taken to life seamlessly at Manchester City and is already beginning to repay the £62.5m fee handed to Bournemouth to sign him. Semenyo scored and provided an assist in a memorable debut in the FA Cup third round on Saturday, though that 10-1 trouncing came against League One side Exeter City. He then notched his second in as many games, scoring the opener inside the cauldron of St James’ Park, helping City take control of their Carabao Cup semi-final against holders Newcastle. He later put the ball in the net again, a goal eventually ruled out after a lengthy check from the video assistant referee, before City sealed the 2-0 win. The 26-year-old adds a different dimension to City’s attack, describing himself as “powerful, quick and strong”, as well as “clinical” – that last attribute could prove to be a vital factor in this season’s Premier League title race and City’s hunt for silverware. “I was in the right area to tap it in and we were victorious so I am happy,” Semenyo said after the game. “The whole environment here is perfect.
“Everyone is confident and wanting to achieve the best. I have come into that and they helped with my confidence and made me feel welcome. “It has been a lot but I have enjoyed it so far. I am picking things up very quickly and enjoying it. I am playing with a smile on my face and enjoying every moment.”
Semenyo is set for another milestone on Saturday if he makes his Premier League debut at Old Trafford in the Manchester derby.
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