Match report

Manchester City Defeats Newcastle 2-0 in League Cup Clash

Newcastle
Newcastle
0–2
FT
Manchester City
Manchester City
Jan 13, 2026

Manchester City proved too strong for Newcastle as they secured a 2-0 win in their League Cup clash. Goals from A. Semenyo and R. Cherki, despite a VAR-ruled goal cancellation earlier, ensured the victory. Newcastle struggled to respond effectively against Manchester City's robust defense.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester City defeated Newcastle 2-0 in the League Cup match.
  • • Goals were scored by A. Semenyo (53') and R. Cherki (90').
  • • A. Semenyo's goal at 53' was initially canceled by VAR but reinstated later.
  • • Newcastle had multiple substitutions including J. Ramsey, Anthony Gordon, and Y. Wissa in the second half.
  • • Manchester City received three yellow cards throughout the match.

Lineups

Newcastle

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Pope (G)
  • 67 L. Miley (D)
  • 12 M. Thiaw (D)
  • 4 S. Botman (D)
  • 3 L. Hall (D)
  • 41 J. Ramsey (M)
  • 39 Bruno Guimaraes (M)
  • 7 Joelinton (M)
  • 23 J. Murphy (F)
  • 9 Y. Wissa (F)
  • 10 A. Gordon (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 A. Ramsdale
  • 2 K. Trippier
  • 8 S. Tonali
  • 11 H. Barnes
  • 20 A. Elanga
  • 27 N. Woltemade
  • 28 J. Willock
  • 37 A. Murphy
  • 62 S. Neave

Manchester City

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Trafford (G)
  • 27 M. Nunes (D)
  • 45 A. Khusanov (D)
  • 68 M. Alleyne (D)
  • 6 N. Ake (D)
  • 33 N. O'Reilly (M)
  • 42 A. Semenyo (M)
  • 47 P. Foden (M)
  • 20 B. Silva (M)
  • 11 J. Doku (M)
  • 9 E. Haaland (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 G. Donnarumma
  • 4 T. Reijnders
  • 10 R. Cherki
  • 16 Rodri
  • 21 R. Ait Nouri
  • 56 R. McAidoo
  • 59 C. Gray
  • 63 D. Mukasa
  • 82 R. Lewis

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    31' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    N. O'Reilly

    Argument

  2. Manchester City
    37' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    M. Nunes

    Foul

  3. Newcastle
    45'+2 Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Murphy · On: H. Barnes
  4. Manchester City
    53' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Semenyo · Assist: Bernardo Silva
  5. Manchester City
    62' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Foden · On: T. Reijnders
  6. Manchester City
    62' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. O'Reilly · On: Rodri
  7. Manchester City
    62' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Nunes · On: R. Lewis
  8. Manchester City
    67' Manchester City Var · Goal cancelled
    A. Semenyo
  9. Newcastle
    69' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ramsey · On: S. Tonali
  10. Newcastle
    69' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Anthony Gordon · On: A. Elanga
  11. Newcastle
    69' Newcastle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Wissa · On: N. Woltemade
  12. Manchester City
    73' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Bernardo Silva

    Foul

  13. Newcastle
    76' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    Bruno Guimaraes

    Foul

  14. Manchester City
    77' Manchester City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Doku · On: R. Cherki
  15. Manchester City
    83' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    R. Lewis

    Time wasting

  16. Newcastle
    87' Newcastle subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Bruno Guimaraes · On: K. Trippier
  17. Manchester City
    88' Manchester City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Aké · On: R. Ait Nouri
  18. Newcastle
    90' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    K. Trippier

    Foul

  19. Manchester City
    90' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Cherki · Assist: R. Ait Nouri

Match Stats

Stat Newcastle Manchester City
Fouls 10 12
Pass Accuracy 82% 86%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 11
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 341 468
Yellow Cards 4 4
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 3 4
xG 1.00 1.66
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 281 402
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Semenyo's goal at 53' provided Manchester City with an early lead, despite its initial cancellation by VAR which was later reinstated.
  • ▸ R. Cherki sealed Manchester City's victory with a late goal in the 90th minute.