Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has showered glowing admiration on Bournemouth’s in-form forward Antoine Semenyo, labeling the Ghanaian star an “extraordinary player” as both sides gear up for their Premier League showdown at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Speaking during his pre-match press conference, Guardiola singled out Semenyo for special praise, noting how seamlessly the attacker fits into Andoni Iraola’s energetic system.
“It is not just this season. The way Bournemouth play suits him perfectly. He is an extraordinary player,” said the City manager, acknowledging the 25-year-old’s electric form.
Semenyo has been one of the standout performers in the league this term, combining power, pace, and precision to devastating effect. The Black Stars forward has already racked up nine goals and three assists in just nine appearances, a return that has thrust him among the Premier League’s elite early in the campaign.
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His dazzling solo strike against Fulham also earned him a nomination for October’s Goal of the Month award, further cementing his reputation as one of the division’s most exciting attacking threats.
Under Iraola, Bournemouth have been the surprise revelation of the season, losing only once in their opening nine games. Their fearless, high-tempo style has propelled them into the top two, a position few would have predicted, and they now head to Manchester brimming with confidence.
