"Omar Marmoush netted twice in the opening half hour of the second leg of their semi-final at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday and Tijjani Reijnders added to the tally. Anthony Elanga pulled one back as City -- continuing a worrying recent trend for manager Pep Guardiola -- eased off in the second period but their 3-1 success on the night was more than good enough. City's victory sent them through to a Wembley date against Premier League leaders Arsenal and comprehensively ended Newcastle's trophy defence."
"To make matters worse for Magpies boss Eddie Howe, forward Anthony Gordon limped off injured before the break. It was a positive night for Marmoush, who started ahead of Erling Haaland. The Norwegian had to make do with a substitute's role, perhaps as Guardiola looked ahead to Sunday's trip to Liverpool. Newcastle needed something special to turn the tie around but, with just seven minutes gone, Marmoush ensured that was not going to happen - although he got lucky with his finish."
Manchester City beat Newcastle United 3-1 on the night and 5-1 on aggregate to reach the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal. Omar Marmoush scored twice early and Tijjani Reijnders added a third before halftime. Anthony Elanga pulled one back as City eased off in the second period. Anthony Gordon limped off injured before the break, adding to Newcastle's problems. Erling Haaland began on the bench with Marmoush preferred and made only a substitute appearance. Marmoush's first goal came when a rebound looped over Aaron Ramsdale; his second was a close-range header and Reijnders set up the third.
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