National supporters will see their heroes play against each other when Manchester City meet Liverpool on Sunday
The rivalry between Manchester City and Liverpool has grown in recent years thanks to the coaching of Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp turning it into a battle for the title over numerous seasons. The fixture has become significant around the world but in one north African nation it has a new edge as their rising star and their national hero come face-to-face.
Omar Marmoush arrived in Manchester in January after City paid £59m to buy him from Eintracht Frankfurt. The Egypt forward built his reputation in Germany and has added to it in the Premier League after a hat-trick against Newcastle followed some promising performances to indicate he is up to Guardiola’s high standards. Marmoush is a beacon in a disappointing season for City but has some way to go to match his compatriot Mohamed Salah, the man leading Liverpool towards a second Premier League title. From Alexandria to Zagazig, eyes in Egypt will be on the Etihad on Sunday as the country’s heroes do battle.
Written by Will Unwin
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/feb/22/egypt-united-in-front-of-the-tv-by-omar-marmoush-v-mohamed-salah under the title “Egypt united in front of the TV by Omar Marmoush v Mohamed Salah”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
