Two substitutes made a tremendous impact for Manchester City against Brentford

Phil Foden put in a promising cameo appearance against Everton in City’s 3-3 draw at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. He took it a step further yesterday. Foden immediately got into the game, and if it wasn’t for two fine saves from Brentford keeper Caoimhin Kelleher, Foden would have gotten himself on the scoresheet. The energy and spark that are synonymous with Foden at his best were back yesterday. Also, Foden dropped deep into midfield to help City maintain possession late in yesterday’s match, which was pleasing to see.

Omar Marmoush injected life into Manchester City’s attack after coming onto the pitch. The Egyptian international wasn’t prominent in possession, but his movement stretched Brentford’s defence. Marmoush got his moment in the second minute of second half stoppage time yesterday. A sweeping City move, which began deep in their own half and featured Phil Foden, saw Savinho receive the ball on the left wing. Savinho picked out Erling Haaland in the middle, and Haaland played a quality ball through to Omar Marmoush. Marmoush beat Caoimhin Kelleher with a sharp finish to put an exclamation point on City’s 3-0 win. The goal was exactly what Marmoush needed for his own confidence as he made his mark on yesterday’s match.

Foden and Marmoush look ready to contribute in the final fortnight of this season.

Manchester City have four games left to play this season. They have three Premier League matches and the FA Cup final against Chelsea to get through within the space of 12 days to end this season. To get through that trying run of fixtures and claim silverware this season, Pep Guardiola will need his entire squad to contribute. Phil Foden and Omar Marmoush showed yesterday that they are ready to be called upon. They both did exactly what was required when they came off the bench against Brentford yesterday. That was extremely pleasing to see.

Phil Foden and Omar Marmoush excelled off the bench. They helped City seize control of what was a trying fixture before their introduction. The pair helped City see off Brentford. That was what Pep Guardiola was hoping they would both do when brought them on yesterday. You also sense that Foden and Marmoush could make even more impact over the next four games for Manchester City.