Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is still the top contender for the Premier League Player of the Season award, despite increased competition from Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes. However, Haaland’s recent performance has dipped, as he has scored only one goal and provided one assist in his last seven matches. Manchester City is also struggling to create enough opportunities for him.
A recent victory over Newcastle in the League Cup semifinals highlighted a potential strategy for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City to maximize Haaland’s scoring ability.
Last season, Egyptian international Omar Marmoush was significant for Manchester City after joining from Eintracht Frankfurt, where he was among the Bundesliga’s top players alongside Harry Kane.
This season, Marmoush has been less prominent, but after a successful AFCON tournament and turning down transfer offers from clubs like Tottenham Hotspur, he is being reintroduced into the starting lineup.
Marmoush stood out in the win against Newcastle, scoring twice and creating chances for his teammates, proving to be a challenging opponent in one-on-one situations.
On his best days, Marmoush is one of the most skilled forwards in the Premier League, and his style complements Haaland, potentially enhancing City’s offensive play.
Guardiola and Manchester City should leverage Marmoush’s talents going forward. His abilities and goal-scoring threat make him an ideal partner to support Haaland’s gameplay.