Overview
- Antoine Semenyo broke the deadlock early in the second half, converting Jeremy Doku’s low cross after a Bernardo Silva touch.
- A potential second for Semenyo was disallowed following a lengthy VAR review for offside involving Erling Haaland.
- Rayan Cherki struck deep into stoppage time to secure Manchester City a two-goal cushion from the first leg at St James’ Park.
- Both sides coped with defensive absences; City’s James Trafford started in goal and tipped Yoane Wissa’s header onto the bar before Bruno Guimaraes hit the post.
- The amended competition rule allowed Semenyo to feature despite playing for Bournemouth earlier in the tournament, with the second leg set for 4 February at the Etihad.