A thrilling week in the Premier League has seen Ghanaian star Antoine Semenyo crowned as the Player of the Week, leaving football fans buzzing!
In a tightly contested vote, Semenyo, the former Bournemouth winger, emerged victorious with a solid 39% of the votes, narrowly beating Liverpool's defensive powerhouse, Virgil van Dijk, who garnered 32%. But here's where it gets controversial...
Other notable contenders included Leeds United's Lukas Nmecha, Wolverhampton Wanderers' goalkeeper José Sá, Malick Thiaw of Newcastle United, and Jaidon Anthony from Burnley.
And this is the part most people miss: Semenyo's impact goes beyond the voting. On February 11, 2026, at the Etihad Stadium, he spearheaded Manchester City's dominant 3-0 victory over Fulham. In a display of pure instinct, he latched onto a loose ball between the defender and goalkeeper, calmly slotting it home for City's opening goal.
But Semenyo's influence didn't stop there. He provided an assist, setting up O'Reilly for City's second goal, showcasing his all-round attacking prowess. With this strike, the former Bournemouth attacker has now scored an impressive 13 goals and provided four assists in the 2025/26 season. Across all competitions, he has appeared in 29 matches, netting 15 goals and registering five assists.
Following this win, Manchester City sit proudly in second place on the league table with 53 points, hot on the heels of leaders Arsenal, who are four points ahead. Semenyo's performances since joining City have been nothing short of crucial, often stepping up as the reliable scorer when Erling Haaland is having an off day.
So, what do you think? Is Semenyo's rise to prominence a sign of things to come, or just a flash in the pan? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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