Marmoush Shines with Hat-Trick as Man City Crush Newcastle 4-0
Omar Marmoush introduced himself to Manchester City fans in spectacular fashion, netting a first-half hat-trick to power Pep Guardiola’s side to a dominant 4-0 victory over Newcastle on Saturday. The win, gathered by YEPS News, lifts City back into the Premier League’s top four, offering a much-needed boost following their midweek Champions League setback against Real Madrid.
The Egyptian forward was in electrifying form, dismantling Newcastle within the opening 33 minutes at the Etihad. His dazzling performance came at a crucial time as City look to recover from their stunning 3-2 home defeat to Real Madrid, which left them with an uphill battle in their quest for Champions League progression.
With all eyes on the highly anticipated showdown between Golden Boot contenders Erling Haaland and Alexander Isak, it was Marmoush who stole the spotlight. The 26-year-old, who had already racked up 20 goals for Eintracht Frankfurt this season before securing a £59 million ($72.6 million) January move to City, wasted no time in making an impact.
A Statement Performance
Pep Guardiola, seeking fresh legs ahead of the Madrid return leg, made six changes to his lineup, including a start for Marmoush. The decision paid off instantly, with the Egyptian forward wreaking havoc on Newcastle’s defense.
City’s opening goal, reports obtained by YEPS News confirm, came courtesy of goalkeeper Ederson, who redeemed himself for his midweek errors by launching a booming pass forward. Newcastle’s Kieran Trippier misjudged the flight, allowing Marmoush to pounce and delicately lob the stranded Martin Dubravka.
Just five minutes later, Ilkay Gundogan found Marmoush in the box, and the forward showcased his composure, cutting inside and firing a deflected shot into the bottom corner. Newcastle struggled to contain City’s relentless attacking threat, and Savinho’s mesmerizing footwork down the right flank created the third goal, as he glided past Lewis Hall before setting up Marmoush for a simple tap-in.
City Back in Control, Newcastle in Trouble
Newcastle, already facing an uphill battle for a top-four finish, saw their Champions League hopes suffer another significant blow. Eddie Howe’s men have now lost three of their last four league matches, slipping to seventh place despite their League Cup final aspirations.
Meanwhile, City, despite an inconsistent season by their high standards, are back in the race for a Champions League spot. Though their dream of an unprecedented fourth consecutive league title appears unlikely, Guardiola’s side remains a formidable force.
The icing on the cake came in the 84th minute when James McAtee, introduced from the bench, turned in a flick-on from Haaland off a Gundogan corner to make it 4-0.
However, City’s joy was tempered by concerns over Haaland, who required treatment for a knee injury late in the match and had to be substituted. Guardiola will anxiously await further assessments ahead of Wednesday’s decisive clash with Real Madrid.
With Marmoush’s explosive performance adding new dimensions to City’s attack, the reigning champions will hope this resurgence carries over into their European campaign.