By, Springsnewsng

Manchester City bounced back in style from their midweek Champions League heartbreak with a commanding 4-0 victory over Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush stole the show with a sensational first-half hat-trick, marking his arrival in the Premier League in emphatic fashion.

Marmoush’s Magic Ends Goal Drought

Signed for £63m from Eintracht Frankfurt in January, Marmoush had struggled to make an impact in his first four City appearances. However, against Newcastle, the man dubbed ‘The Pharaoh’ showed his class, scoring three times in just 14 minutes to put Pep Guardiola’s men in complete control before halftime.

Newcastle initially defended well but crumbled once City found their rhythm in the final third. Marmoush opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, finishing calmly after a slick through ball from Kevin De Bruyne. His second came just six minutes later, latching onto a cross from Phil Foden before firing past Martin Dúbravka. The hat-trick was completed in the 36th minute, as he converted a cutback from Bernardo Silva to send the Etihad into a frenzy.

Newcastle’s Tactical Struggles

Eddie Howe’s men looked toothless in attack, with key players failing to make an impact. Kieran Trippier endured a torrid first half and was hooked at halftime alongside Joe Willock. Howe also reshuffled his frontline in the second half, pushing Alexander Isak to the left wing and deploying Callum Wilson centrally, but the changes failed to inspire a comeback.

City eased off in the second half, but they still managed to add a fourth goal in the 84th minute when substitute James McAtee tapped home from a corner to seal the rout.

What It Means for the Table

The victory lifts Man City back into the Premier League’s top four, one point ahead of Chelsea, who were beaten 3-0 by Brighton on Friday. It also restores confidence following their painful 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid in midweek.

For Newcastle, the loss extends their miserable record at the Etihad, where they have now suffered 16 consecutive defeats. They also drop to seventh in the table after Bournemouth’s 3-1 win at Southampton.

Man of the Match – Omar Marmoush

There’s no doubt about this one. Marmoush was the game-changer, tormenting Newcastle’s defense with his movement, pace, and finishing. His first career hat-trick could not have come at a better time for City, as he now puts himself in contention for a starting spot in next week’s crucial Champions League second leg against Real Madrid.

Key Stats:

• Goals: Man City 4-0 Newcastle
• Shots on Target: Man City 7-2 Newcastle
• Possession: Man City 63% – 37% Newcastle
• Pass Accuracy: Man City 91% – 78% Newcastle
• Corners: Man City 6-3 Newcastle

City’s win sets up a blockbuster showdown with Premier League leaders Liverpool next Sunday, while Newcastle will look to bounce back against Aston Villa.