Marmoush has something special, says Haaland | OneFootball

Erling Haaland was impressed with new signing Omar Marmoush's debut display in the 3-1 Premier League victory over Chelsea.

The Egyptian was named in the starting line up at the Etihad Stadium alongside fellow new signing Abdukodir Khusanov, whilst our third arrival Vitor Reis settled for a place on the bench.

Noni Madueke tapped the visitors ahead, but Josko Gvardiol levelled before the interval, before second-half goals from Haaland and Phil Foden secured a vital three points.

Marmoush was a constant threat for the Chelsea backline, and thought he had a dream debut goal in the first-half, only to see his smart finish ruled out for offside.

The 25-year-old came close again just after the hour mark but his powerful strike swerved just wide of the post.

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Haaland was excited by the performance of his new teammate and hopes for more of the same going forward.

"I think especially in the first-half you can see he has something special, he said. "There’s a reason City brought him because he has something special. He got straight in the team and It’s about getting to know him as soon as possible because there are so many important games coming.

"It’s about giving him confidence and he’s going to be a fantastic player for us. It’s always nice [to have new faces]. I've been a new player before trying to come in with a different energy and different personality.

"It’s also nice to get to know new people and of course play with good players, that’s what you want.

"He had an amazing first half of the season for Eintracht Frankfurt and hopefully he’s going to have the same season with us now for the second half of the season."

The victory sees us rise into fourth place in the table and Haaland, who claimed a goal and an assist in a wonderful striker's display, as urged City to continue picking up wins ahead of a busy few weeks.

"I think it was a really good performance. We started really bad. But we kept going and I think we controlled a lot of the game. It was a great team performance.

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"We have to keep winning games. That’s what we need to do. Today we showed great spirit. Now we have to keep going, the Champions League game is a must win, then we go to Arsenal. The schedule has plenty of games so we have to get ready as soon as possible and try to stay fit."I think Chelsea quickly went man against man and there was loads of space because their line was high. As you’ve seen before Ederson has given me a few assists and I know how precise he can be.

"So it’s about having the right timing between me and him. Sometimes even City can go direct and I think that’s a good thing. It was a good goal and an amazing pass from Eddie."