Player Ratings: Marmoush Stars as City Sweep Newcastle Aside in Premier League Clash

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·15 de fevereiro de 2025

Player Ratings: Marmoush Stars as City Sweep Newcastle Aside in Premier League Clash

Marmoush Hat-Trick Inspires Manchester City to Dominant Win Over Newcastle

Manchester City delivered a commanding performance at the Etihad Stadium, brushing aside Newcastle United 4-0 in the Premier League. Omar Marmoush was the star of the show, netting a first-half hat-trick to propel Pep Guardiola’s side to an emphatic victory ahead of their crucial Champions League tie with Real Madrid.

Marmoush Shines with First-Half Hat-Trick

City showed no signs of distraction despite their looming European fixture, dominating a lethargic Newcastle side from the opening whistle. Omar Marmoush stole the headlines, producing a clinical 14-minute hat-trick that left the visitors stunned.

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The Egyptian forward opened the scoring with a delightful lob over Martin Dubravka, capitalising on Ederson’s inch-perfect through ball. Marmoush then added two more in quick succession, rifling powerful drives beyond Dubravka to complete his treble and put City in firm control by half-time.

Guardiola praised Marmoush’s impact, highlighting his composure and clinical finishing, which have been pivotal in City’s recent resurgence.

McAtee Adds Late Shine, Haaland Injury Concern Looms

Manchester City maintained their intensity throughout the second half, denying Newcastle any route back into the game. Substitute James McAtee capped off the performance, slotting home from Erling Haaland’s flick-on following a corner to make it 4-0.

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However, City’s joy was tempered by a late injury concern for Haaland, who left the pitch after appearing to tweak his knee. Guardiola faces an anxious wait on his star striker’s fitness ahead of their Champions League clash at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Victory Propels City into Top Four

This comprehensive win lifts Manchester City above Chelsea and into fourth place in the Premier League, with Chelsea having fallen to Brighton the night before. The result not only boosts City’s league position but also sends a statement of intent as they enter a critical phase of the season.