Manchester City Dominate Newcastle to Secure Top-Four Spot with 4-0 Victory

Manchester City surged into the Premier League top four with a dominant 4-0 win over Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium, capitalizing on Chelsea’s defeat to Brighton. Pep Guardiola’s side produced a clinical performance, showing their attacking prowess while maintaining control throughout the match.

Omar Marmoush Shines with First-Half Hat-Trick

City’s new signing, Omar Marmoush, made an instant impact, scoring his first goal for the club with a composed chip over Martin Dubravka after running in behind the Newcastle defense.

The Egyptian forward wasn’t done yet—he doubled his tally with a powerful low strike at the near post, which took a slight deflection. He then completed his first-half hat-trick by guiding in a Savinho cut-back, sealing a dream home debut for the January arrival.

City in Complete Control

The second half saw City return to their vintage best, dominating possession and dictating the tempo without taking unnecessary risks. Their defensive stability ensured Newcastle had little to no opportunities to mount a comeback.

Substitute James McAtee added the finishing touch late on, tapping in from close range to extend City’s lead and further cement their grip on the game.

Erling Haaland Injury Concern

A moment of concern came in the final minutes, as Erling Haaland went down clutching his knee before being substituted. However, the Norwegian striker remained on the bench instead of heading straight down the tunnel, suggesting the injury may not be serious.

With this convincing victory, Manchester City move into the Champions League spots, sending a strong statement to their top-four rivals. Their next challenge will be to maintain this form and continue their push toward the top of the table.