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Semenyo Scores on Man City Debut in 10-Goal Rout of Exeter
Pep Guardiola rests key players amid injuries and international absences, giving academy and fringe players a chance as Manchester City aims to continue FA Cup success.
- On Jan. 10, 2026, Manchester City host Exeter City at the Etihad Stadium, with Pep Guardiola rotating his squad and giving chances to academy and fringe players.
- With Premier League results stalling, City face fixture congestion and a cup semi next Tuesday, with injuries and AFCON absences limiting Guardiola's options.
- All eyes will be on new Manchester City signing 65m Antoine Semenyo, who could make his debut against Exeter City, as City start as heavy favourites.
- The match decides which team reaches the FA Cup fourth round, with Exeter City seeking a major upset and 7,800 Exeter fans travelling to Manchester today.
- This fixture is the clubs' first competitive meeting, framing a rare David vs Goliath narrative with Gary Caldwell, Exeter manager, recalling his 2013 FA Cup win over Manchester City.
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Semenyo off the mark as rampant Man City decimate Exeter in FA Cup
Visitors scored two own goals in comprehensive defeat
·London, United Kingdom
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Why is Pep Guardiola not on the touchline for Man City's FA Cup tie with Exeter City? - The Mirror
Man City hosted Exeter City in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday afternoon - at the Etihad Stadium - but Pep Guardiola wasn't on the side-lines for that encounter.
·London, United Kingdom
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Total News Sources21
Leaning Left5Leaning Right1Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left, 45% Center
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Left, 45% of the sources are Center
46% Left
L 46%
C 45%
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