US EditionRuthless Man City thump Newcastle to reach League Cup final
Omar Marmoush scored twice as Manchester City overturned a first-leg deficit to win 5-1 on aggregate and advance to face Arsenal at Wembley.
- On Feb 4, 2026, Manchester City secured a 3-1 second-leg win over Newcastle United, completing a 5-1 aggregate and setting up a Carabao Cup final against Arsenal at Wembley on March 22.
- Trailing 2-0 from the first leg, City conceded an early goal when Omar Marmoush's shot deflected off Dan Burn inside six minutes, with Marmoush and Tijjani Reijnders scoring before halftime.
- With Haaland benched, Marmoush led the line and scored twice, reaching 12 goals for City with five against Newcastle at the Etihad, while Elanga missed chances but scored later.
- Pep Guardiola will head to Wembley for his 22nd visit in under 10 years as Manchester City chase more silverware; commentators suggested he may consider his future amid intense expectations.
- A recent rule change meant Antoine Semenyo and Max Alleyne played in the semi-final, City will ask the Football League for permission for Marc Guehi, and Sverre Nypan was named in the squad.
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Omar Marmoush doubles, Woltemade flies out: Newcastle has no chance against the ex-master in the semi-finals.
Manchester City have secured a second straight EFL Cup semi-final victory over Newcastle United. The Citizens won 3-1 at the Etihad and are through to the final with a 5-1 aggregate score. Pep Guardiola's side got the job done in 30 minutes, scoring three goals. In the seventh minute, Egyptian Omar Marmoush made it 1-0. 22 minutes later, Marmoush was back on the scoresheet, putting City 2-0 up. Meanwhile, Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders score…
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MANCHESTER CITY 3-1 (Agg: 5-1) NEWCASTLE: Pep Guardiola's side were relentless as they made their first-leg advantage count with Omar Marmoush grabbing a brace at the Etihad
Ruthless Man City thump Newcastle to reach League Cup final
Omar Marmoush scored twice as Manchester City set up a League Cup final date with Arsenal after a comprehensive 3-1 second-leg victory over visiting Newcastle United secured a 5-1 aggregate win in their semi-final on Wednesday.
The semi-finals of the 2025-2026 Carabao Cup have concluded, resulting in a major final. The semi-finals of the 2025-2026 Carabao Cup have concluded...
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