Carabao Cup semi-final lead could have been more emphatic, but for tight offside call that came after review lasting for more than five minutes

Redknapp heaped praise on Rayan Cherki after the Frenchman added a late second to put City in control of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle

Man City star Rayan Cherki was involved in an animated chat with Pep Guardiola after their 2-0 victory over Newcastle.

DOMINIC KING AT ST JAMES' PARK: City have control of the semi-final, having won the first leg at St James' Park 2-0 thanks to goals from new signing Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Cherki.

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Man City boss Pep Guardiola also challenged the decision makers after the game

Boos were heard when Palmer was taken off against Bournemouth, while the 23-year-old expressed his frustration after being substituted against Aston Villa.

DOMINIC KING AT ST JAMES' PARK: Man City dealt a blow to Newcastle United's hopes of retaining the Carabao Cup, securing a 2-0 victory at St James' Park in the first leg of their semi-final clash.

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Substitute Rayan Cherki added a second at the death against Newcastle.

Amid injury setbacks, the 23-year-old has struggled to make a consistent impact this season.

Antoine Semenyo scored again for Manchester City as his new club took control of their Carabao Cup semi-final against holders Newcastle - but was controversially denied another goal by VAR.

New Chelsea manager has pledged to speak to Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi, who were left in limbo by the previous boss.

Substitute Rayan Cherki added a second at the death against Newcastle.

Newcastle 0-2 Man City: Semenyo scored the opener and had a goal ruled out as City claimed the advantage in the league cup tie