Liverpool 1-2 Manchester City: Salah and Marmoush ratings

08.02.26 FT English Premier League

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At Anfield on Sunday evening, the clash between Liverpool and Manchester City was anything but ordinary. This Premier League showdown featured a 100% Egyptian duel between two national team stars: Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush.

A summit at Anfield in Egyptian colors

Right from kick-off, both Egyptian internationals started the match as part of the starting eleven. However, Marmoush did not finish the game, leaving the pitch in the 61st minute to make way for his teammate Rayan Cherki, while Mohamed Salah played the entire match.

This fixture, part of the 25th Premier League matchday, ended in a Manchester City victory (2-1). The Citizens snatched the win thanks to a late penalty converted by Norwegian star Erling Haaland.

The ratings of the two Pharaohs

As for individual performances, Omar Marmoush received a score of 5.9 out of 10 according to the specialized site (Sofascore), marking the lowest rating among the Manchester City squad.

On the other hand, Mohamed Salah was awarded a 6.7, ranking among Liverpool's best players despite the Reds' defeat.

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