Newcastle lose 2-0 to Man City in EFL Cup semi first leg
Joe Willock wants to leave Newcastle this month, with Leeds and Crystal Palace keen. The 26-year-old has only six starts this season and could go if Eddie Howe is happy with midfield depth.
Howe praises effort after Newcastle’s 0-2 EFL Cup semi-final first-leg loss to Man City, admitting frustration as his side face a steep task in Manchester.
Newcastle lose 2-0 at home to Man City in the EFL Cup semi first leg. Semenyo scores, a second is ruled offside after a long VAR check, then Cherki adds a late second. Howe’s side must rally at the Etihad.
City beat Newcastle 2-0 in the semi-final first leg as Semenyo scores again and Cherki nets late. Separate piece notes Arsenal’s injury issues before Chelsea tie.
Focus on City’s anger at a five-minute VAR offside that chalked off Semenyo, but Newcastle’s 0-2 defeat stands, leaving Howe’s men with a tough second leg.
Redknapp hails Cherki as ‘signing of the season’ after his late goal put Man City 2-0 up on Newcastle in the semi-final first leg, leaving the Magpies with ‘a mountain to climb’.
Player ratings after Newcastle’s 0-2 loss: Botman impresses, Murphy off injured, Wissa wastes a big chance. Doku shines, Semenyo scores, VAR denies his second, Cherki seals it late.
Jacob Murphy suffers a hamstring injury vs Man City and is replaced by Harvey Barnes, adding to Newcastle’s mounting absences during a congested run.
