Antoine Semenyo, newly arrived at Manchester City, senses the club's familiar shift into a title-winning mentality as the Premier League season tightens.
The forward was the decisive player in a recent 1-0 victory over Leeds United, bringing City within two points of league leaders Arsenal. This win highlights City's established pattern of strengthening their position in the spring with unbeaten streaks and hard-fought victories.
Semenyo noted the change begins in daily training, emphasizing attention to detail and collective focus. "Everyone just wants to win. Everyone is just major focused," he stated, describing the "crazy" shift in mindset.
Despite the absence of top scorer Erling Haaland due to injury, Semenyo has stepped up, scoring crucial goals. He acknowledged the pressure of filling Haaland's role but credited his teammates and manager Pep Guardiola for his seamless adaptation. "The boys make it so easy for me to adapt," Semenyo said. "The coach helps me just be me - be confident, be calm - and pop up with goals."
Guardiola expressed satisfaction with Semenyo's immediate impact, though he remains hopeful for Haaland's return, the timeline for which is currently uncertain.