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Manchester City Crushes Exeter 10-1; Semenyo Shines on Debut

1/10/2026

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Antoine Semenyo scored on his debut as Manchester City defeated Exeter 10-1 in the FA Cup third round on January 7, 2023.
Semenyo, who transferred from Bournemouth for £65 million, scored in the second half, while Max Alleyne and Rodri also contributed goals.
Exeter's Lewis scored two own goals, marking City's largest win since 1987.
Despite Pep Guardiola's one-match ban, City's strong lineup achieved their first victory in four games after three Premier League draws.

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Antoine Semenyo scored on his debut as Manchester City defeated Exeter 10-1 in the FA Cup third round on January 7, 2023.
Semenyo, who transferred from Bournemouth for £65 million, scored in the second half, while Max Alleyne and Rodri also contributed goals.
Exeter's Lewis scored two own goals, marking City's largest win since 1987.
Despite Pep Guardiola's one-match ban, City's strong lineup achieved their first victory in four games after three Premier League draws.