Omar Marmoush stamps Manchester City’s place in Carabao Cup final

Omar Marmoush seized his opportunity in Pep Guardiola’s starting XI on Wednesday with two goals as Manchester City defeated Newcastle United 3-1 to advance to the Carabao Cup (League Cup) final with a 5-1 aggregate score on Wednesday.

The odds were heavily against Newcastle overtuning a 1-3 first leg deficit at the Ettihad. The Egyptian, who has been reduced to a bit role this season due to inconsistent form and the high level of competition in the squad, was not about to let his opportunity go to waste.

Inside seven minutes the hosts were ahead with the former Eintracht Frankfurt star’s first goal. After making a clever run behind the Newcastle defense, Marmoush got on the end of a Tijani Reijnders pass. His touch got away from him but a clearance attempt from Dan Burn ricocheted off the Egyptian and past goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.

Le but est gag, mais la combinaison entre Marmoush et Reijnders est parfaite ! 👌 Manchester City prend le large dans cette double confrontation. 🔥 #RTLsports pic.twitter.com/tIN31sUUyQ

— RTL sports (@RTLsportsbe) February 4, 2026

Just before the half hour mark, the second goal arrived for the player developed at Wadi Degla. A dangerous cross from Antoine Semenyo on the left wing took a deflection into the air and Marmoush arrived at the far post to nod home.

At that point the result was well secured for the Citizens, who found another goal shortly after through Reijnders. Anthonly Elanga pulled a goal back for Newcastle in the second half but it was a mere consolation.

Manchester City will face Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final on March 22 at Wembley Stadium. Marmoush now has 4 goals and 1 assist in 21 appearances across all competitions this season, with 3 of his goals coming in the League Cup.