In Pep Guardiola’s debut sending off three out of four newcomers into the Manchester City first team against Newcastle, one player emerged as the center of attention after the match.

The supporters at the Etihad Stadium had a thrilling Saturday afternoon, thanks to Omar Marmuš, who nearly single-handedly dismantled one of the toughest opponents in the league during the first half.

City secured a 4-0 victory, with the Egyptian striker netting a hat-trick in a remarkable 15-minute span, from the 19th to the 33rd minute.

The former Eintracht Frankfurt star (who was signed for 75 million euros in January) provided the “citizens” with a lead through a stunning lob shot while goalkeeper Ederson Moraes showcased his unique style, followed by goals and assists involving Ilkaya Gindogan and Savinja.

Marmuš had only seen seven minutes of action in the previous loss to Real Madrid (3-2) on Tuesday, but it looks like his performance against Newcastle has earned him a spot in the starting lineup for the second leg in Madrid on Wednesday.

He also made an impression alongside young James McCatty.

As a result, City moved within three points of third-place Nottingham Forest, who suffered a 2-1 defeat to Fulham, while Aston Villa faced disappointment, only managing a 1-1 draw at home against Ipswich despite having a man advantage for over 50 minutes.

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