EFL Cup semi-final: Man City beat Newcastle 2-0 ahead of return leg at Etihad

Manchester City have the advantage after the first leg.

Antoine Semenyo scored his second goal for the club to open the scoring, before Rayan Cherki doubled their lead late on.

A big challenge for Eddie Howe & Newcastle United in the second leg. pic.twitter.com/xuPa2MbWtK

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