Marmoush hits Hat-trick as Man City thrash Newcastle

Manchester City secured a resounding 4-0 win over Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium, with new signing Omar Marmoush grabbing a sensational first-half hat-trick. The victory lifts City to fourth place in the Premier League table and provides a timely boost ahead of their crucial Champions League clash with Real Madrid.

Marmoush, who joined City from Eintracht Frankfurt in January, made an immediate impact, scoring three goals in a devastating 14-minute spell. His first goal came after he capitalized on a defensive error from Kieran Trippier, before adding two more with clinical finishes.

The Egyptian forward’s hat-trick was the fourth-fastest in Premier League history for Manchester City, and his performance will have delighted manager Pep Guardiola.

City’s performance was a throwback to their dominant displays of recent seasons. They controlled possession, created numerous chances, and defended resolutely to secure a comfortable victory.

Savinho, who has been a key player for City this season, also played a crucial role in their victory. The Brazilian winger’s pace and trickery caused Newcastle problems throughout the match, and his direct running created space for his teammates to exploit.

Newcastle, who had been in excellent form in recent weeks, struggled to contain City’s attacking threat. Their defense looked vulnerable, and they were unable to create any meaningful opportunities in attack.

The defeat was Newcastle’s third in their last four league matches, and manager Eddie Howe will be hoping to turn things around quickly as they prepare for their Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.

Manchester City will now turn their attention to their Champions League play-off second leg against Real Madrid on Wednesday. They will be hoping to overturn a 3-2 deficit and progress to the last 16 of the competition.

Newcastle, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back from this defeat and focus on their upcoming cup final. They will be hoping to secure their first trophy in 54 years when they face Liverpool at Wembley.