Manchester City’s latest star, Omar Marmoush, lit up the Premier League with a sensational 14-minute hat-trick against Newcastle United. While fans were left in awe, Pep Guardiola wasn’t surprised—he had seen it coming. The Egyptian forward, who arrived from Eintracht Frankfurt in January, finally announced himself in style, helping City cruise to a 4-0 victory.
Guardiola: “We Knew It Was Coming”
Speaking to reporters, Guardiola revealed that Omar Marmoush had already shown glimpses of his quality in Frankfurt and in City’s FA Cup clash against Leyton Orient. Though he missed chances in that game, Guardiola was confident his breakthrough was near.
“In Germany, at Frankfurt, he had good numbers. Against Orient, he had three clear chances but couldn’t score. We knew sooner or later he would show what he is capable of,” Guardiola explained.
Team Form Helped Omar Marmoush Deliver – Guardiola’s Simple Answer
When asked about the secret behind Omar Marmoush’s explosive performance, Guardiola had a straightforward response:
“It’s simple. When the team plays well, everyone adapts quickly. When we play like we did today, everyone looks better.”
This statement highlights Guardiola’s philosophy—strong team performances bring out individual brilliance.
Erling Haaland Injury Scare – Guardiola Eases Fears
Despite the dominant win, City fans held their breath when Erling Haaland went down clutching his knee. But Guardiola quickly dismissed any major concerns, saying the Norwegian striker was smiling and walked off without issue.
“When he was down, everyone was scared. But he got up, smiling like always. I haven’t spoken to him or the doctors yet, but no bad news is good news,” Guardiola reassured.
What’s Next? Champions League Showdown with Real Madrid
With Marmoush finding his form and City firing on all cylinders, Guardiola’s side now shifts focus to their Champions League Round of 16 second leg against Real Madrid. Will Marmoush carry his hot streak into Europe? City fans will be watching closely!
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