GOD55News | Man City player ratings vs Newcastle: Antoine Semenyo is on fire! New signing puts Pep Guardiola's side on path to Carabao Cup final as Eddie Howe's fears realised

Antoine Semenyo continued to pay off his £65m transfer fee as Manchester City's brand new signing scored for the second game running to help his side to a 2-0 win at Newcastle in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, putting Pep Guardiola's side on the fast lane to Wembley. Semenyo became the first City player since Emmanuel Adebayor back in 2009 to score in his first two games for the club.

Newcastle United v Manchester City - Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg

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Goalkeeper & Defence

James Trafford (7/10):

Made the most of a second start in four days as he stayed calm and alert. Produced a top-draw save to tip Wissa's looping head on to the crossbar and held the fort well when the visitors kept pushing for an equaliser.

Matheus Nunes (5/10):

Worked hard to keep on top of Anthony Gordon and was booked for a bone-crunching tackle on him. Could have got another booking for fouling Joelinton and that was enough for Guardiola to take him off.

Abdukodir Khusanov (6/10):

Did well to frustrate Wissa and then Woltemade despite the mismatch in physicality.

Max Alleyne (7/10):

Another excellent display since being recalled from his loan at Watford and against much tougher opposition than Exeter.

Nathan Ake (6/10):

Struggled at times with Newcastle's pace but his experience showed in the end.

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Midfield

Bernardo Silva (6/10):

Pulled a shot across the box in City's only chance of the first half then got a key touch to tee up Semenyo.

Nico O'Reilly (6/10):

Asked to play an unfamiliar role in holding midfield and made a decent go of it before making way for Rodri.

Phil Foden (5/10):

Wasn't on the same page as his team-mates and if he didn't have such a good record in the Manchester derby it would be easy to see him being dropped for the upcoming trip to Old Trafford.

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Attack

Antoine Semenyo (7/10):

It wasn't his most explosive display but twice popped up at the right place to put the ball in the net and you can't argue with the start he has made to his City career.

Erling Haaland (5/10):

Saw little of the ball and even if it was a very harsh decision he denied Semenyo a second goal.

Jeremy Doku (7/10):

Sparked the opening goal by dazzling Harvey Barnes and putting in a dangerous cross.

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Subs & Manager

Rodri (6/10):

Helped stem the tide of Newcastle dominance by giving City much more control and fluidity going forward.

Tijjani Reijnders (6/10):

Made City more dangerous on the break.

Rico Lewis (6/10):

Helped his side control the second half with some very smooth passing.

Rayan Cherki (7/10):

Got no power on a clear effort which went straight into Nick Pope's hands but made amends at the death with a ruthless finish.

Rayan Ait-Nouri (7/10):

Brought on in added time for a rare outing and took full advantage with a brilliant piece of play to set up the second goal.

Pep Guardiola (7/10):

Navigated City's injury crisis well and came up with an innovative solution in playing O'Reilly as the holding midfielder. It wasn't pretty but leaving with a two-goal advantage was just what he would have asked for.