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Semenyo Cleared for Man City’s Carabao Cup Semi at Newcastle After Rule Change

Eddie Howe objects to the new EFL regulation that makes the January signing eligible despite a prior appearance for Bournemouth.

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Soccer Football - FA Cup - Third Round - Manchester City v Exeter City - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - January 10, 2026 Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo celebrates scoring their sixth goal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
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Overview

  • Rule 6.4 introduced this season permits a player to represent two clubs in the Carabao Cup if the appearances occur in different rounds.
  • Manchester City visit St James’ Park for the semi-final first leg on Tuesday, January 13, with kick-off at 8pm and the tie played over two legs.
  • Antoine Semenyo joined City earlier this month for a reported fee of around £65 million and scored on his debut in a 10-1 FA Cup win over Exeter.
  • Eddie Howe’s squad is short in defence, with Tino Livramento sustaining a hamstring injury and Fabian Schär nursing an ankle problem alongside other absentees.
  • Pep Guardiola says City will assess several niggles in training, will not take fitness risks, and will evaluate Rayan Aït-Nouri following his late return from AFCON travel.