Many fans following Live Cricket BPL alongside Premier League action can understand why Pep Guardiola has identified Antoine Semenyo as a serious target, because given Manchester City’s current situation, signing the Ghana international could prove decisive in another title race. From a tactical perspective, Semenyo offers solutions to problems that have quietly limited City’s right flank this season, making him far more than a luxury option.

Watching City regularly this campaign, it is clear that issues on the right side have persisted since Guardiola adjusted his tactical approach. Savinho’s form and injury record have made him an unreliable long term answer. Last season, Savinho could still contribute with dribbles and link up play, but injuries and declining sharpness have taken their toll. His successful dribbles per game have dropped sharply, and his passing accuracy has also fallen, well below previous standards. Opponents have learned his habits, and the tricks that once worked no longer deliver consistent results.

That downturn forced Guardiola to experiment. Foden, Marmoush, Cherki, and even Bernardo Silva have all filled in on the right wing at different times. Yet none of them are natural wide attackers in the explosive sense. Foden is a finisher, Marmoush thrives on direct runs, Cherki prefers drifting inside, and Silva leans toward control and tempo. They can cover the role in short bursts, but over a long season, the lack of a true right winger has prevented City from fully stretching opponents.

This is where Semenyo fits the picture, especially for viewers juggling City matches with Live Cricket BPL schedules. He can operate on either flank, brings raw physical impact, and plays more like a shadow forward than a classic touchline winger. His instinct is to attack space and shoot, not recycle possession endlessly. That directness is something City increasingly need, particularly when matches become tight and predictable patterns fail to break defenses.

Semenyo’s profile also reflects Guardiola’s evolution. In earlier years, City favored technicians who dominated the ball. Over the past two seasons, however, Guardiola has placed greater value on explosive players who can disrupt defensive structures. Without Kevin De Bruyne at his creative peak, City have leaned into simpler ideas: dribble past opponents, attack the box aggressively, and let Erling Haaland finish moves. It may not be romantic football, but it wins matches, and Guardiola has shown he is pragmatic enough to adapt.

Even so, Semenyo would be a supplement rather than a complete solution. City still need midfield controllers who can dictate rhythm and share the creative burden. Bernardo Silva’s influence has visibly declined since turning 30, with reduced mobility and sharper moments becoming rarer across full matches. Long term planning demands a successor who can inherit his role. As Live Cricket BPL continues to capture attention elsewhere, City’s roadmap seems clear: add Semenyo in winter for depth and impact, strengthen midfield organization in summer, develop Nico Gonzalez as Rodri’s understudy, and reinforce the defense. With financial muscle to smooth every transition, Guardiola’s rebuild looks well on track.