Man City boss Guardiola backs Marmoush to play big role in run-in

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Pep Guardiola anticipates that striker Omar Marmoush will play a significant role for Manchester City in the final stretch of the season. With four games remaining, including the FA Cup final, Guardiola aims to rotate his squad to maintain freshness.

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Guardiola expects Marmoush to play a key role in the season's final stretch
City has four games left, including the FA Cup final
Marmoush has made seven Premier League starts this season
City is five points behind Arsenal in the league standings
Haaland's prolific scoring has limited Marmoush's playing time

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Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush shoots to score their third goal during a 3-0 Premier League win over Brentford at the Etihad Stadium (Darren Staples) (Darren Staples/AFP/AFP) Pep Guardiola expects Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush to have a key role in the closing stages of the English season. City have four games left this campaign, including the FA Cup final, in a busy 12-day spell that could yet see them finish with a domestic treble following their League Cup success. Such is City's squad strength, Egypt forward Marmoush has made just seven Premier League starts this season, but he proved his worth with a goal off the bench in Saturday's 3-0 defeat of Brentford. City manager Guardiola now hopes Marmoush and other fringe players can step up when called upon as his side, who have a game in hand, look to overhaul a five-point gap to Premier League leaders Arsenal with three matches to play. "We've talked many times," said Guardiola. "I know it's not easy for them, but I'm pretty sure in the next games they're going to play. "I want to rotate the team because otherwise we cannot arrive in the final or Bournemouth a little bit (fresh). "Especially Omar. It's not easy because normally you just want one striker. He's a proper striker but Erling (Haaland) is there. "Erling is so important for us but the contribution of Omar -- the amount of goals for the minutes played -- is so high." The prolific form of Haaland has been largely responsible for Marmoush's prolonged spell on the sidelines, with the Haaland scoring is 50th goal of the season for club and country at the weekend. "It's incredible, and there was a period when he was so tired in November when he came back from qualification," said Guardiola. "It was a struggle." jdg/iwd

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What role will Omar Marmoush play in Manchester City's final games?

Omar Marmoush is expected to have a key role in the closing stages of the season as Pep Guardiola plans to rotate the squad.

How many Premier League starts has Omar Marmoush made this season?

Omar Marmoush has made just seven Premier League starts this season for Manchester City.

What is Manchester City's current position in the Premier League standings?

Manchester City is currently five points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal, with three matches left to play.

Man City boss Guardiola backs Marmoush to play big role in run-in

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