"Guardiola has backed the Egyptian to play a key role in the last four games of the season, with the City boss also hinting towards some squad rotation against Palace. "We've talked many times. I know it's not easy for them, but I'm pretty sure in the next games they're going to play," Guardiola said about his fringe players."
""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." City regained some momentum in the league with a 3-0 win over Brentford, with Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland and Marmoush getting on the scoresheet."
"The Opta supercomputer has given City a 12.5% chance of lifting the Premier League later this month, though Arsenal are heavy favourites at 87.5%. The Gunners' victory over West Ham on Sunday saw them move five points clear with two matches to go, though City still have a game in hand."
Manchester City aim for a domestic treble after winning the EFL Cup in March. They play Chelsea at Wembley in the FA Cup final, then host Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Arsenal are close to ending a 22-year title drought and are five points clear with two matches remaining, while City still have a game in hand. An Opta supercomputer gives City a 12.5% chance to win the Premier League, with Arsenal at 87.5%. City regained momentum with a 3-0 win over Brentford, with Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland, and Omar Marmoush scoring. Guardiola backed Marmoush as a key contributor and indicated squad rotation, especially to keep players fresh for the final and upcoming fixtures.
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