{
  "id": 107640,
  "title": "Semenyo hails Maresca style of play as ‘music to my ears’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/semenyo-hails-maresca-style-of-play-as-music-to-my-ears",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T00:41:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/semenyo-hails-maresca-style-of-play-as-music-to-my-ears/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Antoine Semenyo, Manchester City's forward, expressed his enthusiasm for new manager Enzo Maresca's playing style, describing it as \"music to my ears.\" This enthusiasm stems from Maresca's emphasis on aggressive, one-on-one wingers, similar to those Semenyo experienced at Chelsea. Despite City's penalty defeat against Inter Milan in Maresca's debut game, the team displayed the attacking intent Maresca aimed to instill. Semenyo, who joined City from Bournemouth for £65 million, praised Maresca's ideas, which he likened to Pep Guardiola's, but noted a few differences in execution. The player, who scored 21 goals last season, emphasized his faith as the foundation of his life, crediting God for his talents and success. Semenyo also highlighted his strong faith-based support system during games, which includes prayer and faith-based encouragement.",
  "summary": "Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has hailed new manager Enzo Maresca's style of play as \"music to my ears\" after showcasing early signs of his role under the Italian.",
  "key_points": [
    "Antoine Semenyo praises Maresca's playing style as \"music to my ears.\"",
    "Maresca emphasizes aggressive, one-on-one wingers, similar to Chelsea.",
    "Semenyo credits God for his talents and success."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Semenyo's praise for Maresca's style indicates a seamless transition for the forward, who sees similarities with his previous experience and Guardiola's approach, aligning his skills with the team's new direction.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}