Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Semenyo Available for City in League Cup
A new rule in the English League Cup allows players to play for two different teams in the same season.
Antoine Semenyo, who recently joined Manchester City from Bournemouth, can now play for City in the semifinals against Newcastle.
Newcastle's manager, Howe, is not happy with this rule change.
The first match is on Tuesday, and the second match is in February.
Manchester City's manager, Pep Guardiola, is happy with Semenyo's performance and might play him against Newcastle.
Antoine Semenyo can play for Manchester City in the League Cup semifinals due to a new rule.
Semenyo previously played for Bournemouth in the League Cup this season.
The rule change allows players to represent two clubs in the competition in one campaign.
Newcastle's manager, Howe, is unhappy with the rule change.
The first leg of the semifinals is on Tuesday, with the second leg on February 4.
- Who
- Antoine Semenyo, Manchester City, Newcastle
- What
- Semenyo available for Manchester City in League Cup semifinals due to rule change
- When
- First leg on Tuesday, second leg on February 4
- Where
- St. James' Park
- Why
- Rule change allows players to represent two clubs in one campaign
- Player
- Antoine Semenyo
- Transfer Fee
- $87 million
- Current Club
- Manchester City
- Previous Club
- Bournemouth
- Competition
- English League Cup
- Rule Change
- Allows players to represent two clubs in one campaign
- First Leg Date
- Tuesday
- Second Leg Date
- February 4