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Antoine Semenyo surprised by Man City plan to use him as Erling Haaland back-up

Semenyo scored twice in Manchester City’s 5-3 win over Sunderland – and is ready to play striker if needed

By Richard Jolly · The Independent

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Antoine Semenyo is ready to serve as Erling Haaland's backup striker despite hearing about the plan informally.
Semenyo scored a brace in Manchester City's 5-3 victory against Sunderland.
Manchester City turned to Semenyo as a backup center-forward following Omar Marmoush's move to Tottenham.

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Antoine Semenyo has stated he is willing to serve as Manchester City's backup center-forward to Erling Haaland this season, despite suggesting the club has not formally informed him of the plan. The Ghanaian attacker, who joined from Bournemouth, scored twice in Manchester City's 5-3 Premier League victory over Sunderland to open his goal-scoring tally for the campaign.

Manchester City is considering Semenyo as a striker option after Omar Marmoush completed a transfer to Tottenham. Semenyo also praised manager Enzo Maresca's tactical approach, which emphasizes wingers playing high and wide, as Manchester City extended their winning run to seven consecutive matches in all competitions.

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