Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo says he is relishing the opportunity to feature in Sunday’s blockbuster Premier League clash between Liverpool and Manchester City.

The 26-year-old has enjoyed a flying start to life at the Etihad, scoring four goals in his first six appearances for City. He already has fond memories of Anfield this season, having found the net twice there on the opening day while still with former club Bournemouth.

Now wearing City blue, Semenyo is eager to experience one of English football’s biggest rivalries from the inside.

“As an outsider before joining here, it was always entertaining watching City and Liverpool,” Semenyo told the club’s website. “To be part of it, I’m so grateful, but it’s going to be a challenge.

“We’re prepared for it and we’ll be fired up on the day. I’m really looking forward to the game.”

With a combined tally of 14 goals in 27 appearances for Bournemouth and Manchester City this season, it is easy to see why Semenyo was one of the most in-demand attackers in the Premier League.

Just a month into his new chapter in Manchester, the Ghanaian reflected on how smoothly he has settled into life at the club.

“Everyone has been very welcoming,” he said. “It’s a great environment to be around. We feel comfortable and can just be ourselves. It’s a champion environment.

“Playing with the best players in the world and being coached by one of the best coaches in the world is only going to take my game to the next level.”

Semenyo also spoke glowingly about working under Pep Guardiola, describing the City boss as demanding but deeply motivating.

“He’s very intense and gives us a lot of insight into how he thinks as a coach,” Semenyo explained. “He only wants us to get better and he believes in us so much. He reminds us every day that we can win, and I’m really enjoying it.”

On the expectations that come with joining a star-studded squad, Semenyo admitted he embraces the pressure.

“I have expectations for myself. I knew coming here there would be pressure to score goals like Erling [Haaland], but I set those goals for myself from the start to compete at that level.

“Being on the same team as Erling is a blessing. Goalscoring is in my blood, it’s in my DNA, and I just want to keep going.”