Omar Marmoush was told he's "wasting his career" under Pep Guardiola after scoring a goal of the season contender for Manchester City.
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Marmoush opened scoring against BournemouthFired in rocket from 30 yards to beat ArrizabalagaFans tell forward to find a new managerFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
During Tuesday's game against Bournemouth, the former Eintracht Frankfurt man unleashed a powerful shot from approximately 30 yards out that rocketed into the top corner, leaving goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga frozen on the spot. The goal, which came early in the first half, sent the Etihad crowd into a frenzy and immediately trended on social media for its sheer audacity and precision.
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Despite the brilliance of his goal, the conversation online quickly turned from praise to concern, as supporters voiced frustrations over what they perceive as Marmoush being underutilised by Pep Guardiola. Many claimed that the 25-year-old’s talent is being "wasted" under the City manager, with some going as far as advising him to seek opportunities elsewhere to fully unlock his potential.
@10blended wrote: "Marmoush just makes things happen it’s truly a shame he’s wasting his career with a coach who has no idea what to do with him."
@Bk8iP3 lavished praise and wrote: "Marmoush is actually a ridiculous shooter man."
Whereas, @SheikhAP20i wrote: "Marmoush already leapfrogged all of arsenals attackers + he's the best Egyptian in the league."
Meanwhile, @FreeAgen_ took a dig at Arsenal rival Bukayo Saka and wrote: "Omar marmoush joined city in January and has more premier league goals than “starboy” saka."
And @ErlingProp wrote: "Marmoush got tired of the sideways passing and just smashed it 😭."
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Following Marmoush’s stunner, City didn’t take long to tighten their grip on the match as Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva added a second goal just before the half-time whistle. Victory over Bournemouth sets up a dramatic final matchday against Fulham, and another triumph over the Cottagers on Sunday will guarantee them a place in next season’s Champions League, regardless of other results.