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Man City have taken a two goal advantage into the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final and are back in Premier League action this weekend.
Manchester City have taken control of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle United in a positive start to what is a busy run of fixtures for Pep Guardiola’s side.
City took the lead against the holders early in the second half, with Antoine Semenyo continuing his positive start in his new shirt. The forward turned Jeremy Doku’s shot into the net to his side the advantage.
Semenyo thought that he had doubled City’s lead, but his goal was ruled out after a lengthy VAR review. The goal was ruled out with Erling Haaland was controversially adjudged to have been interfering with play while in an offside position.
But City weren’t to be denied that two-goal advantage before the full-time whistle. With the game looking to be coming to an end, Rayan Cherki scored City’s second goal of the night in the 99th minute, giving them real control of the tie.
After action in both domestic cup competitions over the last few days, for City, attention now turns back to the Premier League and the title race. The team are looking to overturn a six point gap to leaders Arsenal.
They will therefore be keeping an eye on their rivals’ fixtures as well as their own. Here’s a look at what lies ahead for the next couple of weeks.
Man City (2nd place, 43 points)
Sat 17 January - Vs Manchester United (A) (12.30pm) - Premier League
Tues 20 Jan - Vs Bodo/Glimt (A) (5.45pm) - Champions League
Sat 24 Jan - Vs Wolves (H) (3pm) - Premier League
Weds 28 Jan - Vs Galatasaray (H) (8pm) - Champions League
Sun 1 Feb - Vs Tottenham (A) (4.30pm) - Premier League
It’s what could be a crucial time for Man City as they look to close the gap on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. Games against Man United and Tottenham see them come up against two teams who have been struggling for form, but they face the unknown with Michael Carrick now in charge of United.
Arsenal (1st place, 49 points)
Weds 14 Jan - Vs Chelsea (A) (8pm) - Carabao Cup semi-final
Sat 17 Jan - Vs Nottingham Forest (A) (5.30pm) - Premier League
Tues 20 Jan - Vs Inter (A) (8pm) - Champions League
Sun 25 Jan - Vs Man United (H) (4.30pm) - Premier League
Weds 28 Jan - vs Kairat (H) (8pm) - Champions League
Like City, the game against United could be a crucial one in the race for the Premier League title. On paper, the Gunners will be expected to get all three points against Forest.
Aston Villa (3rd place, 43 points)
Sun 18 Jan - Vs Everton (H) (4.30pm) - Premier League
Thurs 22 Jan - Vs Fenerbahce (A) (5.45pm) - Europa League
Sun 25 Jan - Vs Newcastle (A) (2pm) - Premier League
Thurs 29 Jan - Vs RB Salzburg (H) (8pm) - Europa League
Sun 1 Feb - Vs Brentford (H) (2pm) - Premier League
While Villa don’t have Champions League action, their involvement in the Europa League means that they still have a busy schedule. Villa are the team with more home games in the run, which could prove to be crucial, but an away trip to Newcastle is one of the harder ones in the Premier League.
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