Manchester City Edges Closer to Carabao Cup Final After 2-0 Win Over Newcastle
Source: Antaranews/Manchester City
Manchester City has opened a clear path to the 2025/2026 Carabao Cup final after securing a crucial victory at Newcastle United's home ground in the first leg of the semifinal. Visiting St. James Park, Pep Guardiola's squad returned with a decisive two-goal advantage.
This result provides City with a significant advantage heading into the second leg at Etihad Stadium.
The Newcastle vs Man City match took place early Wednesday morning, January 14, 2026 WIB. Despite being the away team, City displayed disciplined and effective play.
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Newcastle actually started the match aggressively. Yoane Wissa took a close-range shot in the fourth minute, but the ball didn't head towards City's goal.
In the first half, the hosts tried to control the tempo, while City played more patiently, waiting for opportunities.
Entering the second half, Newcastle nearly took the lead again. However, Bruno Guimaraes' shot was saved by the goalpost.
City finally broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute. Antoine Semenyo capitalized on a low cross to breach the home team's goal.
Semenyo briefly doubled the lead in the 63rd minute. However, the goal was later disallowed by VAR as Erling Haaland was caught offside.
Newcastle pushed for an equalizer, but several created chances failed to be converted into goals.
As Newcastle pushed their defensive line higher, City punished them in the dying seconds. Rayan Cherki finished Rayan Ait-Nouri's cross to seal the away team's victory. City won 2-0.
This victory places Manchester City in a highly favorable position to reach the final. They will host Newcastle in the second leg at Etihad Stadium on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
With a two-goal aggregate advantage and playing in front of their supporters, The Citizens are just one step away from Wembley.
Lineups
Newcastle: Pope; Miley, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Ramsey, Bruno Guimaraes; Gordon, Joelinton, Murphy; Wissa.
Man City: Trafford; Matheus Nunes, Khusanov, Alleyne, Aké; O'Reilly, B. Silva; Semenyo, Foden, Doku; Haaland.
