Antoine Semenyo scored once more for Manchester Metropolis as his new membership took management of their Carabao Cup semi-final towards holders Newcastle – however was controversially denied one other aim by VAR.
Semenyo’s opener, teed up by expertly by Jeremy Doku and Bernardo Silva, was swiftly adopted by a intelligent end from a nook, just for referee Chris Kavanagh to be despatched to the pitchside monitor to evaluate a “subjective offside” name regarding Erling Haaland.
There was little doubt the Metropolis striker was marginally forward of the final defender, however in addition to the offside, the dispute was over his interference with play as he grappled with Malick Thiaw near the road. VAR deemed Haaland to be impeding, and ultimately Kavanagh agreed.
The whole episode took the most effective a part of six minutes. “We can all agree VAR is bad for everyone. It’s not enhanced our game,” stated Jamie Redknapp. “It’s just a matter of opinion. Those six minutes bored us silly.”
Sky Sports activities’ Chris Sutton was essential of the choice from St James’ Park: “I find that incredible. Thiaw was never going to react to that. It’s a sheer guess from the referee. Newcastle have gotten away with one.” The incident irked Pep Guardiola, too, who was as pissed off by the point it took as he was the result.
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Semenyo thought he scored his second nevertheless it was dominated out by Chris Kavanagh for a ‘subjective offside’ name after Erling Haaland was deemed to have interfered with play
VAR dominated out a second aim for Man Metropolis
Simply earlier than, Yoane Wissa had an effort clawed away by goalkeeper James Trafford so as to add to a obtrusive miss within the first half, whereas Bruno Guimaraes thundered towards the woodwork. All 4 of the large possibilities the hosts generated had been squandered.
Metropolis are literally the one aspect to stop Newcastle scoring at house all season and added a second late on as two substitutes, Rayan Ait-Nouri and Rayan Cherki, mixed and the latter swept previous Nick Pope.
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Rayan Cherki doubled Man Metropolis’s lead in harm time
The return leg takes place subsequent month and it is Guardiola’s aspect who maintain a major benefit – Newcastle have not received on the Etihad since 2014, again when Alan Pardew was supervisor.
‘VAR wasn’t launched to re-referee video games’
Sky Sports activities’ Micah Richards on Semenyo’s disallowed aim:
“I understand the process but VAR wasn’t brought in for this. This was anti-goal, which they said they weren’t going to do.
“If you happen to have a look at Thiaw and Haaland, they each have maintain of one another. They’re each going at it.
“While the decision may be technically right, I don’t think goals should be ruled out for this.”
Guardiola airs VAR grievance
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Manchester Metropolis boss Pep Guardiola was sad with VAR’s choice to disallow Antoine Semenyo’s second aim of their Carabao Cup conflict with Newcastle and referred again to 2 incidents of their Premier League sport at St James’ Park in November.
Manchester Metropolis boss Pep Guardiola:
On Haaland and Semenyo’s relationship: “They were not completely connected. We play a bit more passes for them and they were not ready. In the second half they were much more connected.”
On the disallowed aim: “It’s ok. We know how it works and that will make us stronger. It’s always about that. In that situation it’s how we react and compete. Take a look at the game here [in the Premier League], it’s two unbelievable penalties and no intervention. In the league game here, 60 minutes and 20 minutes, take a look.
“9 minutes further means it takes time for the VAR to take a call, and it needs to be the referee to do it.
“The big teams overcome these situations. Not because we won, no, no. It’s part of the game, we have to do it better.”
When requested if the choice may nonetheless have an effect, he added: “That’s not the point. Newcastle could score goals too.
“It is about VAR taking 9 minutes to disallow a aim and why they did not even say something concerning the two insane penalties at 0-0 in Newcastle.”
Semenyo praises ‘perfect’ Man City environment
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo:
“The entire surroundings right here is ideal. Everyone seems to be assured and wanting obtain the most effective. I’ve come into that and so they helped with my confidence and made me really feel welcome.
“It’s been a lot but I have enjoyed it so far. I am picking things up very quickly and enjoying it.
“I’m simply taking the arrogance I had from Bournemouth right here and enjoying with a smile on my face. I’m having fun with each second.”
‘Cherki has been the signing of the season’
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Jamie Redknapp described Rayan Cherki as a ‘magician on the ball’ and says he’s the signing of the season after the Frenchman impressed but once more throughout Man Metropolis’s Carabao Cup semi-final win towards Newcastle.
Sky Sports activities’ Jamie Redknapp:
“You never know how players like this will adjust to the Premier League. Cherki has shown he can do it with the ball and without it. You want to watch players light the stadium up. He’s been an unbelievable signing.
The signing of the season for me. I love to watch mavericks play football. He makes the ball talk, like it’s his friend.”
Howe: Punished for ‘naivety’
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe:
“It’s a body blow [to concede in the last minute] but not fatal at the moment. We’re still in there fighting. I think maybe a bit of naivety with a minute to go on the clock, that we’re still trying to chase a goal.
“In that second, we would have liked to defend after we acquired our construction unsuitable from that place, and we acquired punished.
“There was a bit of fatigue in our performance, but I can’t fault the players.”
