"For so long, Manchester City were stifled by Swansea City's defensive blockade. Then, in the 77th minute, Omar Marmoush took matters into his own hands, rolling his marker and blasting a shot high into the roof of the net from a tight angle, paving the way to the Carabao Cup quarter-final, where they will host Brentford. Rayan Cherki, who teed up Marmoush, secured the win in stoppage time."
"For Pep Guardiola, the relief was palpable and he punched the air as Cherki made sure of victory. Guardiola wrapped his right arm around Marmoush as left the field. I'm happy for Omar because strikers need goals for their confidence, the City manager said. It is not easy against that system, five at the back, central defenders around. The second half was really good, we just missed the last pass, the last action."
Manchester City came from behind to win 3-1 at Swansea and progress to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Omar Marmoush scored in the 77th minute after rolling his marker and blasting a shot high into the roof from a tight angle, with Rayan Cherki providing the assist and adding a stoppage-time goal to secure the victory. Marmoush was deputising for Erling Haaland and eluded Chelsea loanee Ishe SamuelsSmith. Guardiola visibly celebrated, embraced Marmoush, and said strikers need goals for confidence while noting the difficulty of breaking down a five-at-the-back system. City will host Brentford; other quarter-final ties include Arsenal v Crystal Palace, Cardiff v Chelsea, and Newcastle v Fulham.
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