Egyptian Pride, Premier League Fire: Marmoush and Salah Set the Stage for City vs Liverpool

Merit of the Egyptian Duo

Egyptian striker Omar Marmoush, playing for Manchester City, lauds his compatriot Mohamed Salah, the Liverpool star, calling facing him in the Premier League a meaningful milestone for him.

The remarks come ahead of Manchester City’s home clash with Liverpool at the Etihad on Sunday, as part of the Premier League’s Round 11 schedule.

Today’s meeting will be Marmoush’s second in the league against Salah this season, after Liverpool’s 2-0 triumph in last season’s return fixture.

“Playing against Salah is a big deal for me. Having two Egyptian players competing for the title is wonderful, but I hope Manchester City wins, and we’ll see,” Marmoush told his club’s official website.

“We try to keep things light off the pitch when we’re with the national team; we love jokes and a relaxed vibe away from football. Our lives revolve around football, so at the national team we talk about other things to keep the mood bright.”

Fans and pundits alike have noted that seeing two Egyptians in top clubs during a title race adds extra spice to the derby-like atmosphere of the league this season.

Speaking of Salah’s impact and the Egyptian presence in the league, Marmoush added, “There is a sense of pride among people back home to have two Egyptians playing for two of the world’s biggest clubs. Salah’s career and what he has achieved continue to make us all proud.”

“When a game like this arrives, what matters most is that two Egyptians are on the pitch and that means a lot to them,” Marmoush continued. “In the end, the winner is simply the team that performs best on the day; both teams have fans who back them fiercely, and I’m sure the supporters will enjoy this clash.”

Beyond national pride, Salah’s personal milestone remains in sight. The forward has cantered toward a historic statistic: he is chasing a record in Manchester City games, having already equaled Wayne Rooney’s 183 goals and 93 assists with Manchester United. Salah now sits at 188 goals and 88 assists for Liverpool in the league, a figure that would be even more remarkable if he adds to it against City.

With 9 goals and 6 assists against Manchester City in the Premier League, Salah holds the most goal contributions against City in the league’s history.

“This is a very important match for us; we face the side that won the league last season,” Marmoush said. “They are one of the main title contenders, so we must beat them.”

“Liverpool and Arsenal are incredibly strong teams, but these are the decisive games. Winning them keeps you on the right track; with every victory you come closer to the top of the table.”

Marmoush joined Manchester City in the winter window last season and has featured regularly in the second half of the campaign, though his playing time has fluctuated this season.

Since the start of this campaign, Marmoush has appeared in five league games for City, starting only one, totaling 164 minutes. He has one assist, recorded in the 1-2 defeat to Brighton in the third round.

Haaland: Liverpool’s Weaknesses Are Few

In his turn, Erling Haaland, Marmoush’s teammate at City, said he expects a hard game against Liverpool, praising them as a “complete” side.

“I feel this is the best version of me; I’ve never felt better than I do now,” the Norwegian forward told his club’s media.

To stay at peak form, Haaland said he keeps his mind in the right place, recovers well, maintains healthy routines at home, eats properly, and stays emotionally focused on matchdays.

Haaland counted 98 goals in 107 Premier League appearances and indicated that if he scores twice in today’s game, he would become the fastest player to reach 100 league goals, beating Alan Shearer’s record of 124 matches.

“Liverpool are a very strong side; they are champions of the league and a great team with many standout players,” Haaland added. “I don’t think they have many real weaknesses.”

On City’s chances this season, Haaland stressed that focusing on themselves is key: “We must not think too much about others. We focus on improving as a group and as individuals, and win game after game.”

City sit third in the standings with 19 points, just one point ahead of a Liverpool side currently in sixth.

As the two Egyptians lock horns with Salah on one flank and Marmoush on the other, the stage is set for a game that could shape the title race and spark a new chapter in this ongoing English football saga.

Punchline 1: If chaos is a goal, this match will be a masterpiece—two Egyptians, one pitch, and enough drama to fuel a full season of soap operas. Punchline 2: They say football is a team sport; apparently, in this case, it’s also a family reunion—just with more goals and fewer relatives asking for tickets.