NEWCASTLE, Jan. 15 -- Antoine Semenyo marked a dream start to life at Manchester City as Pep Guardiola's side moved closer to the League Cup final with a 2-0 first-leg victory over Newcastle United at St James' Park on Wednesday. The Ghanaian, who joined from Bournemouth for 65 million dollars last week, scored the opening goal and had a second controversially ruled out.

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City dominated the match despite a bright start from Newcastle, with Yoane Wissa missing a major early chance for the hosts. City goalkeeper James Trafford, recently returned from Burnley, made a key save to keep the visitors in control before Bruno Guimaraes struck the post.

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