Semenyo got his first goals of the season as he emphatically smashed home two strikes either side of half-time in a rollercoaster encounter at the Etihad Stadium.
He also claimed an assist for Rayan Cherki’s goal in a win that moves us three points clear at the top of the Premier League.
It was another impressive performance from the attacker as we made it seven wins out of seven in all competitions.
And the City boss is happy with his wide options with Jérémy Doku returning from injury and Iliman Ndiaye making a key contribution in the win over the Black Cats.
“[He was] very important but it’s not just because he scored two goals,” Maresca said in his postmatch news conference.
“Also when he didn’t score, he was good. Palace away, assist for Erling [Haaland] and at home [against Coventry] too. It’s not just about goals.
“For sure, in terms of wingers at the end it’s the final product. Jeremy played the balls inside and Iliman also played quite well.”
Watch the full press conference in the video above…
Make a Night of It!
Hospitality for all four of our home Champions League games are now on sale.
City will face PSG, AEK Athens, Napoli and Sporting CP at the Etihad in the League Phase of the 2026/27 competition.
We take on the current holders on Wednesday 14 October, the Greek Super League champions on Tuesday 20 October, Kevin De Bruyne’s Serie A side on Tuesday 24 November and Matheus Nunes’s former club on Wednesday 27 January – all kick-off times are 20:00 (UK).
And you can be here to see this quality quartet of European matches with a range of packages available.
Prices start from £95 while we also have 20% off City Hall and Crossbar when two or more UCL League Phase games are purchased – the offer will automatically be added in your basket when you add two more fixtures.
Make your matchday unforgettable by booking one of our incredible hospitality experiences.
