Marmoush Shines as Man City Beat Newcastle to Reach FA Cup Quarter-Finals
Newcastle United 1 – 3 Manchester City. The scoreline tells a story of a comeback, but doesn’t fully capture the dominance Manchester City exerted after falling behind at St. James’ Park on . A brace from Omar Marmoush, continuing his remarkable record against Newcastle, and a goal from Savinho secured City’s passage to the FA Cup quarter-finals, ending Newcastle’s hopes of a return to Wembley.
Pep Guardiola had pre-match described a visit to St. James’ Park as a “nightmare,” and the early stages certainly felt that way for the Cityzens. Harvey Barnes opened the scoring for Newcastle in the 18th minute, latching onto a Sandro Tonali pass and curling a clinical finish past Trafford. The goal, upheld after a VAR check, ignited the home crowd and rewarded Newcastle’s intense start. Nick Woltemade had earlier seen a header cleared off the line by Nico Gonzalez, a warning sign City initially failed to heed.
However, the goal served to galvanize City, who gradually wrestled control of the midfield and began to impose their attacking prowess. The equalizer arrived in the 39th minute, courtesy of Savinho. A drilled cross from Jeremy Doku found its way through to the unmarked Brazilian at the back post, the ball deflecting off his knee and bobbling over the line. It wasn’t a textbook goal, but City wouldn’t have cared.
The second half saw City relentlessly press for the lead, and it arrived just minutes after the restart. Matheus Nunes delivered a precise cutback from the right, finding Marmoush at the far post, who coolly lashed home his first of the night. The Egyptian forward, already a thorn in Newcastle’s side, was proving to be the difference-maker once again.
Any lingering hopes of a Newcastle comeback were extinguished in the 65th minute with a stunning strike from Marmoush. Unleashing a powerful shot from just outside the box, he left Newcastle goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale with no chance. It was a goal that showcased Marmoush’s quality and sealed the victory for City. The strike marked his seventh goal in six games against Newcastle, a truly astonishing record.
City’s victory extends their impressive run in the FA Cup, reaching the quarter-finals for the eighth consecutive season. Guardiola’s decision to rotate his squad, making ten changes from the midweek draw with Nottingham Forest, proved astute. The players brought in stepped up and delivered a commanding performance, demonstrating the depth and quality within the City ranks.
Newcastle, having been knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Manchester City last month, will be left to rue missed opportunities. Eddie Howe’s side started brightly, but were ultimately overwhelmed by City’s relentless pressure and clinical finishing. The defeat brings an end to their aspirations of returning to Wembley this season.
Marmoush’s performance was the standout feature of the match. His two goals not only secured the win for City but also further cemented his reputation as a potent attacking threat. According to data as of February 28, 2026, Marmoush has 8 goals in 32 appearances for Manchester City this season. His overall record stands at 27 goals in 46 appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt between 2023 and 2025, and 5 goals in 41 appearances for VfL Wolfsburg.
Born on February 7, 1999, the 27-year-old Egyptian international has quickly become a key player for both club and country. He currently has 10 goals in 46 appearances for the Egyptian national team, as of January 17, 2026. His journey began with Wadi Degla in the Egyptian Premier League in 2016, before moving to Europe with VfL Wolfsburg in 2017. Loan spells at FC St. Pauli and VfB Stuttgart followed before a permanent move to Eintracht Frankfurt, and Manchester City.
For Manchester City, the FA Cup quarter-final victory represents another step towards a potential treble. They remain firmly in contention in the Premier League and Champions League, and Guardiola will be hoping his side can maintain their momentum as the season reaches its climax. The draw for the FA Cup quarter-finals will determine their next opponent, but one thing is certain: City will be a formidable force for any team to face.