Antoine Semenyo has made a stunning debut for Manchester City, scoring on his first start and providing an assist as the club thrashed Exeter 10-1 in the FA Cup. The Ghanaian forward, who was recently signed from Bournemouth for £65m, stole the show at the Etihad Stadium with a clinical finish that left the home faithful beaming.
Semenyo's goal came after a beautifully weighted pass from Rayan Cherki, and he showed his class to slot the ball past Exeter goalkeeper Joe Whitworth. The 26-year-old's performance was all the more impressive given the circumstances, as City were looking for their first FA Cup win under Pep Guardiola.
The victory marked City's biggest FA Cup success since 1890-91, when they beat Liverpool Stanley 12-0 in a qualifying round. It also represented the club's largest margin of victory in any English competition since Liverpool beat Fulham 10-0 in the League Cup in 1986.
Despite Guardiola missing out on the game due to receiving three yellow cards, assistant Pep Lijnders was full of praise for Semenyo, describing him as a "humble guy" who brings something special to the frontline. The Belgian coach also acknowledged that Semenyo's signing was one of several factors contributing to City's recent run of form.
The win has moved City into a strong position in the FA Cup, where they will face Newcastle United in the first leg of their semi-final tie on Tuesday. With 12 unbeaten games in all competitions, City are well-placed to reach the finals.
For Semenyo, this victory marked his first goal and assist for the club, and he has already won over many with his performances. The 26-year-old's beaming smile after the game suggested that he was enjoying every minute of it, and there's little doubt that he will be a fan favourite at the Etihad Stadium.
Semenyo's signing has been hailed as one of the biggest deals of the transfer window, and it seems that City may have made an excellent investment in their new forward. With his impressive debut under his belt, expectations are high for Semenyo to make an even bigger impact on the team in the coming weeks.
Semenyo's goal came after a beautifully weighted pass from Rayan Cherki, and he showed his class to slot the ball past Exeter goalkeeper Joe Whitworth. The 26-year-old's performance was all the more impressive given the circumstances, as City were looking for their first FA Cup win under Pep Guardiola.
The victory marked City's biggest FA Cup success since 1890-91, when they beat Liverpool Stanley 12-0 in a qualifying round. It also represented the club's largest margin of victory in any English competition since Liverpool beat Fulham 10-0 in the League Cup in 1986.
Despite Guardiola missing out on the game due to receiving three yellow cards, assistant Pep Lijnders was full of praise for Semenyo, describing him as a "humble guy" who brings something special to the frontline. The Belgian coach also acknowledged that Semenyo's signing was one of several factors contributing to City's recent run of form.
The win has moved City into a strong position in the FA Cup, where they will face Newcastle United in the first leg of their semi-final tie on Tuesday. With 12 unbeaten games in all competitions, City are well-placed to reach the finals.
For Semenyo, this victory marked his first goal and assist for the club, and he has already won over many with his performances. The 26-year-old's beaming smile after the game suggested that he was enjoying every minute of it, and there's little doubt that he will be a fan favourite at the Etihad Stadium.
Semenyo's signing has been hailed as one of the biggest deals of the transfer window, and it seems that City may have made an excellent investment in their new forward. With his impressive debut under his belt, expectations are high for Semenyo to make an even bigger impact on the team in the coming weeks.
semenyo is straight fire 
he scores on his first start and gives an assist too . that pass from rayan cherki was pure magic 
and semenyo just slotted it home like he's been there all season 
. 10-1 is wild man city are gonna be a force to be reckoned with in this fa cup . Pep getting three yellows tho 
and that humble guy tag from pep is real 
. But was it really just him who made the difference? Pep Guardiola's assistant is saying he's a "humble guy" but isn't that just code for 'new player doing his job'? And £65m is a lot of cash, but is it worth breaking the bank for someone who might just be another skilled frontliner in a crowded league? 
I'm all for giving new players a chance, but let's not jump ship just yet...
OMG I'm so hyped for Anto Semenyo!!! 
He's literally the real deal! 
The way he slotted that ball past Joe Whitworth was pure magic 
And that pass from Rayan Cherki? 
Pep Guardiola must be loving every minute of it, especially with City winning their first FA Cup in ages 
I mean, 10-1 is crazy! 
Semenyo's signing was a masterstroke and I'm so glad we got him. He's gonna be a City legend for sure 
Let's hope he keeps up this form and gets us to the finals 
. The fact that Guardiola missed out due to yellow cards just adds to the story, but assistant Pep Lijnders' praise for Semenyo is well-deserved 
. His debut was perfect timing too, just when City needed a boost. The whole team played well but Semenyo was on fire 
. Now let's hope they keep up this form in the semis against Newcastle! 
he came off the bench and just took over 
that pass from cherki was pure magic 
humble guy or not, he's got the skills to pay the bills 
city's on fire right now and semenyo's the spark that lit the match 
he came out of nowhere and just dominated that match 
i mean 10-1 is crazy but its clear pep and co have made some smart moves in the transfer window 
the fact that he's already won over so many fans with his performances is a testament to his quality 
hopefully city can keep up this momentum and make a deep run in the fa cup 
can't wait to see him do it again against newcastle tuesday
Semenyo just looked that natural out there. 10-1 vs Exeter is crazy, but I guess you can't underestimate the talent of Manchester City these days. 
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. I'm loving how Pep Lijnders is going on about him being a "humble guy" and bringing something special to the team - I think he's just stating the obvious here 
. And let's be real, £65m is a pretty sweet price tag for someone who can make an impact like that