MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 20: Antoine Semenyo of Manchester City celebrates scoring his teams fourth goal during the Premier League 2026/27Enzo Maresca has hailed the impact of Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City’s perfect start to the new season.The Ghana international registered his first two goals of the season as Man City shook off Sunderland’s scare to triumph 5-3 at the Etihad on Sunday afternoon.Before his brace against the Black Cats, Semenyo delivered important assists in victories over Crystal Palace and Coventry City.[He was] very important but its not just because he scored two goals, Maresca said in his post-match news conference.Also when he didnt score, he was good. Palace away, assist for Erling [Haaland] and at home [against Coventry] too. Its not just about goals.For sure, in terms of wingers at the end its the final product. Jeremy played the balls inside and Iliman also played quite well.In the 8-goal thriller on Sunday, Dutch-Ghanaian forward Brian Brobbey netted a hat-trick for Sunderland while Enzo Fernandez, Ryan Cherki and Erling Haaland were the other scorers for City.Yeah if youre winning at the end, you definitely enjoy it, if you lose, not so much, said an excited Semenyo at the end of the match.We held on together as a team and we got the three points.Its definitely an enjoyable watch. Were just happy we got the three points at the end of the day.Its been good so far. We dont want to get too complacent. International break now so everyone will recharge and go to their games. We will come back from the international break and go again.”Semenyo is expected to arrive in Ghana on Wednesday for the upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Ivory Coast and Gambia as well as the international friendly with Morocco.
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Man City manager Enzo Maresca pleased with Antoine Semenyo's bright start to season
