Manchester City Takes Control of Carabao Cup Semi-Final with 2-0 Win at Newcastle

Manchester City has taken a significant step towards reaching the Carabao Cup final, defeating Newcastle 2-0 in the first leg of their semi-final tie. Antoine Semenyo scored his second goal in as many games for City, with Rayan Cherki adding a late second to give Pep Guardiola's side a crucial advantage. However, the match was marred by controversy surrounding a disallowed goal for City, with VAR ruling that Erling Haaland was offside. The decision sparked a heated debate, with Guardiola and Sky Sports pundits criticizing the lengthy delay and the subjective nature of the call. Despite the controversy, City's win puts them in a strong position ahead of the second leg, with Newcastle facing an uphill task to overturn the deficit at the Etihad Stadium.