Man City put one foot in Carabao Cup finalBy Damian Spellman, Press AssociationAntoine Semenyo scored his second goal in as many games for his new club as Manchester City secured a precious Carabao Cup semi-final advantage over holders Newcastle. City might have travelled back across the Pennines with one foot firmly in the final had Semenyo not seen a second goal controversially chalked off following a review on a night when the Magpies were neither clinical nor stubborn enough to claim the foothold they needed for the return. Joelinton flicked a header wide from a 15th-minute Gordon cross after a rare Newcastle attack and with the Brazil international taking no prisoners in midfield, the hosts began to establish themselves. But for all the bluster and endeavour, an entertaining first half ended goalless and with neither keeper having made a save of note. However, it was the visitors who took the lead three minutes later when Silva touched Doku’s cross into the path of Semenyo, who stabbed home from close range.

Source: Irish Independent January 13, 2026 23:07 UTC