Marmoush hat-trick helps champions to comfy win

Manchester Metropolis cruised to a 4-0 victory over Newcastle on the Etihad, with Omar Marmoush stealing the present with a surprising first-half hat-trick.

A late objective from James McAtee capped off a dominant efficiency from Pep Guardiola’s facet, who proceed their cost again into the highest 4.

Metropolis began the match with confidence following their loss to Actual Madrid on Tuesday, dominating possession towards the Magpies.

The impasse was damaged within the nineteenth minute, courtesy of a superb piece of play from goalkeeper Ederson. The Brazilian launched a pinpoint move excessive of the Newcastle defence, discovering Marmoush in stride.

The Egyptian ahead managed the ball effortlessly earlier than lifting a elegant end over Martin Dubravka to open the scoring and register his first Premier League objective.

Buoyed by his opener, Marmoush doubled his tally simply 5 minutes later. Ilkay Gundogan was instrumental, surging ahead earlier than selecting out his teammate on the sting of the field. Marmoush took a contact earlier than unleashing a low drive that beat Dubravka at his close to publish, placing Metropolis firmly in management.

The 24-year-old accomplished his hat-trick within the thirty third minute. Savinho, who was a continuing menace on the precise flank, dribbled previous Lewis Corridor earlier than chopping the ball again into the world.

Marmoush arrived unmarked and calmly slotted his first-time end previous the helpless Newcastle goalkeeper to make it 3-0, capping off an emphatic first-half efficiency from the hosts.

FULL-TIME | Unbelievable 4! 🤩

🩵 4-0 ⚫️ #ManCity | @okx pic.twitter.com/2JgLmFXKqM

— Manchester Metropolis (@ManCity) February 15, 2025

Eddie Howe’s facet discovered themselves overwhelmed and unable to generate any significant attacking alternatives.

Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon had been left remoted, whereas Bruno Guimaraes and Joe Willock struggled to get a foothold in midfield.

Newcastle managed only one shot on course, a speculative effort from substitute Lewis Miley within the sixtieth minute, which was simply handled by Ederson.

Manchester Metropolis wrapped up the win within the 84th minute with a fourth objective. Gundogan’s nook was flicked on by Erling Haaland, discovering James McAtee in area. The teen reacted instinctively, volleying house from shut vary to attain his first Premier League objective and put the crowning glory on an emphatic victory.

The one draw back for Metropolis was a late harm concern for Haaland, who limped off after an obvious non-contact knee problem. With a vital Champions League quarter-final towards Actual Madrid looming, Guardiola might be hoping for optimistic information on his star striker.

The win sees Metropolis transfer as much as fourth within the Premier League desk, three factors behind third-placed Nottingham Forest. Their consideration now turns to their European conflict with Actual Madrid earlier than a extremely anticipated showdown with Liverpool subsequent weekend.

For Newcastle, a disappointing evening leaves them seventh within the standings, with a vital fixture towards Nottingham Forest in eight days’ time.