Egyptian star Omar Marmoush shone for Manchester City, leading his team to a precious 2-0 victory over visiting Wolverhampton Wanderers in the 23rd round of the English Premier League on Saturday.
He scored City’s first goal just 6 minutes into the match held at the Etihad Stadium.
Ghanaian international forward Antoine Semenyo added the second goal for the home side in the second minute of first-half stoppage time.
With this win, Manchester City broke a streak of negative results following three consecutive draws, a loss in the derby to Manchester United in the previous round, and a surprising 1-3 defeat to Norway’s Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League last week.
Marmoush also ended his scoring drought this season, netting his first Premier League goal after struggling with limited playing time and a loss of his usual scoring touch.
City raised its point tally to 46, temporarily taking sole possession of second place, 3 points ahead of Aston Villa, which faces a tough away match against Newcastle United on Sunday.
The team reduced the gap to 4 points behind league leaders Arsenal, who will host Manchester United on Sunday in the marquee match of this round.
Manchester City
Manchester City is a professional football club based in Manchester, England, founded in 1880 as St. Mark’s (West Gorton). The club has a significant history, including periods of success and struggle, but its modern era has been defined by transformative investment since 2008, leading to multiple Premier League titles and a first UEFA Champions League victory in 2023.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers, commonly known as Wolves, is a historic English professional football club founded in 1877. The club is renowned for its golden era in the 1950s, winning three First Division titles and the FA Cup, and has a strong tradition as a founding member of the Football League.
English Premier League
The English Premier League is the top professional football division in England, founded in 1992 when clubs broke away from the Football League to negotiate their own broadcasting rights. It has since grown into one of the world’s most popular and commercially successful sports leagues, known for its global fanbase and competitive nature.
Etihad Stadium
Etihad Stadium, located in Manchester, England, is the home of Manchester City F.C. and was originally built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games. It was subsequently converted into a football stadium and renamed in 2011 following a sponsorship agreement with Etihad Airways.
Manchester United
Manchester United is a professional football club based in Manchester, England, founded in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR Football Club. It is one of the world’s most successful and widely supported football clubs, having won a record 20 English league titles and three European Cups, with its modern era of dominance heavily associated with manager Sir Alex Ferguson’s tenure from 1986 to 2013.
Bodø/Glimt
Bodø/Glimt is a professional football club based in Bodø, Norway, founded in 1916. Historically a smaller club, it achieved its greatest success by winning the Norwegian top-flight Eliteserien in 2020 and 2021, gaining international recognition for its attacking style of play.
Champions League
The UEFA Champions League is an annual club football competition organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). It was first introduced in the 1955–56 season as the European Champion Clubs’ Cup, evolving into its current format in 1992. It is widely considered the most prestigious club tournament in European football.
Aston Villa
Aston Villa is a professional football club based in Birmingham, England, founded in 1874. It is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in English football, having won the First Division title seven times and the European Cup in 1982. The club plays its home matches at Villa Park, a stadium it has occupied since 1897.
Newcastle United
Newcastle United is a professional football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, founded in 1892. Historically, the club has been a mainstay of English football, winning four First Division titles in the early 20th century and becoming known for its passionate fanbase at its home ground, St James’ Park.
Arsenal
The Arsenal is a historic military complex in Venice, Italy, founded in the early 12th century. It served as the heart of the Venetian Republic’s naval power, functioning as a state-owned shipyard and armory that enabled Venice to dominate Mediterranean trade.
