The forward completed a transfer from the Cherries on Friday and, although it was Exeter City in front of him for his debut, the 26-year-old duly impressed in a 10-1 FA Cup third-round mauling of the League One side. Semenyo showed early signs of why City decided to spend £65m to bring him to Etihad Stadium. The Ghanaian was named man of the match in a contest where City racked up double figures for the first time under Pep Guardiola. It was also the biggest FA Cup win from a top-flight side since Tottenham Hotspur beat Crewe 13-2 in a fourth-round replay in 1960. "I think a lot of good performances today," said Lijnders.

Source: BBC January 10, 2026 19:18 UTC