Overview
- Antoine Semenyo turned in Jeremy Doku’s cross to open the scoring before a second finish was overturned after a lengthy VAR review for Erling Haaland impeding Malick Thiaw from an offside position.
- Substitute Rayan Cherki made it 2-0 deep in stoppage time, finishing Rayan Ait-Nouri’s low cross to give City a two-goal cushion.
- Newcastle’s best spell came early in the second half as James Trafford tipped Yoane Wissa’s header onto the bar and Bruno Guimaraes struck the post seconds later.
- Pep Guardiola and Semenyo expressed frustration with the disallowed goal, which referee Chris Kavanagh canceled after an on-field monitor check.
- The holders now need a comeback in Manchester on Feb. 4 to reach Wembley, with VAR in use from the semi-final stage under EFL procedures.