Semenyo Delivers Three Goal Contributions as Manchester City Beat Sunderland 5–3
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Antoine Semenyo delivered a devastating attacking performance as Manchester City beat Sunderland 5–3 in an eight-goal contest at the Etihad Stadium.
The Ghana international scored twice, supplied an assist and earned a 9.5 match rating.
Even more striking was the efficiency: his two goals came from just 0.16 xG and two shots, while he also contributed three key passes and completed every one of his 28 passes.
Iliman Ndiaye provided a different type of influence, recording seven progressive carries, 132.3m progressive carrying distance and a big chance created.
Semenyo delivered the end product. Ndiaye drove the progression.
Match Information
Competition: Premier League
Round: 5
Date: 20 September 2026
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Result: Manchester City 5–3 Sunderland
African Performance Board
Semenyo 🇬🇭 — Ruthless Efficiency
Semenyo's 9.5 rating was backed by decisive output:
2 goals | 1 assist | 3 key passes
What makes the performance particularly striking is the chance quality.
He recorded only:
0.16 xG | 0.17 xA
Both of his shots were on target, producing 0.28 xGOT, and both became goals.
Semenyo therefore scored twice from opportunities worth only 0.16 xG.
That is exceptional single-match finishing efficiency.
Perfect Passing, Decisive Output
Semenyo also completed:
28/28 passes — 100%
That included a perfect 20/20 in Sunderland's half.
He combined that security with significant ball movement:
20 carries | 6 progressive carries | 126.8m total progression | 133.4m progressive carrying distance
His 241.9m total carrying distance further illustrates his involvement in moving possession.
The weaker area was one-v-one efficiency: he completed 0/3 dribbles and lost possession 14 times.
But those imperfections were overwhelmed by his decisive contribution.
Three direct goal contributions from three key passes and two shots made Semenyo City's outstanding African performer.
Ndiaye 🇸🇳 — Progression and Creation
Ndiaye's 6.6 rating does not immediately suggest a major performance.
The underlying data tells a more interesting story.
He produced:
0.14 xA | 1 big chance created | 2 key passes
He was also City's most frequent progressive carrier among the African players:
7 progressive carries
alongside:
213.8m total carrying distance | 128.3m total progression | 132.3m progressive carrying distance
His longest progressive carry travelled 31.9m.
Ndiaye also completed 32/33 passes (97%), including 22/23 in Sunderland's half, and succeeded with 2/3 dribbles.
The data shows considerable involvement in City's territorial progression and chance creation, even without a direct goal contribution.
Sadiki 🇨🇩 — Secure but Limited Influence
Noah Sadiki played 68 minutes for Sunderland and received a 6.3 rating.
He completed:
25/30 passes — 83%
including 11/14 in City's half and 14/16 in his own half.
His progression was considerably lower:
1 progressive carry | 26.1m total progression | 11.5m progressive carrying distance
Sadiki covered 8.7km, recorded two recoveries and won his only aerial duel.
It was a relatively secure performance, but one with limited attacking influence in a match dominated by City's attacking output.
Semenyo vs Ndiaye vs Sadiki
The comparison reveals two very different routes to attacking influence for City's African pair.
Ndiaye marginally led the progression metrics.
Semenyo dominated the decisive attacking metrics.
Deduction Verdict
🥇 Antoine Semenyo 🇬🇭 — 9.5
Semenyo produced one of the standout African performances of Premier League Round 5.
2 goals | 1 assist | 0.16 xG | 0.17 xA | 3 key passes | 100% passing
His 9.5 rating reflects a performance built on extraordinary attacking efficiency.
Ndiaye's seven progressive carries, 132.3m progressive carrying distance, 97% passing and big chance created show that he played an important role in advancing City's possession.
But Semenyo supplied what ultimately separates strong attacking involvement from a decisive performance:
End product.
Final Score
Manchester City 5–3 Sunderland
African Player Ratings
🥇 🇬🇭 Antoine Semenyo — 9.5
🥈 🇸🇳 Iliman Ndiaye — 6.6
🇨🇩 Noah Sadiki — 6.3
Deduction African Player of the Match
Antoine Semenyo 🇬🇭 — 9.5
Deduction Key Metrics
Semenyo: 2 goals | 1 assist | 0.16 xG | 0.17 xA | 3 key passes | 28/28 passes
Ndiaye: 1 big chance created | 7 progressive carries | 132.3m progressive carrying | 97% passing
Sadiki: 83% passing | 8.7km covered | 1 progressive carry
Semenyo turned 0.16 xG into two goals and added an assist — a 9.5-rated display defined by ruthless efficiency.
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