City cruise into the final! Marmoush shines with a brace as Manchester City dismantle Newcastle 3–1 on the night, 5–1 on aggregate.!!!

 Manchester City march into the EFL Cup final with a dominant aggregate scoreline of 5-1.

Manchester City produced a commanding performance tonight at the Etihad, defeating Newcastle United 3–1 in the second leg of the EFL Cup semi‑final. That result sealed a dominant 5-1 aggregate victory, sending Pep Guardiola’s side into the final with confidence and momentum.

The tone was set early when Omar Marmoush struck in the 7th minute, finishing off a slick City move to ignite the home crowd. Marmoush doubled his tally just before the half‑hour mark, showing his sharp instincts in front of goal. Moments later, Tijjani Reijnders added a third, capping off a ruthless spell of attacking football that left Newcastle reeling before halftime.

Newcastle tried to respond after the break, and Anthony Elanga managed to pull one back in the 62nd minute with a well‑taken effort. However, the visitors never truly threatened to overturn the deficit, as City controlled possession and dictated the tempo throughout the second half.

Statistically, the match reflected City’s dominance. They enjoyed over 62% possession, registered 18 shots with 8 on target, and forced Newcastle’s goalkeeper into several saves. The Magpies managed 12 attempts of their own, but only five tested the keeper. Despite Elanga’s consolation, Newcastle struggled to match City’s intensity and precision.

The aggregate scoreline of 5-1 tells the story of the tie: Manchester City were simply superior across both legs. Marmoush’s brace tonight highlighted his growing importance in Guardiola’s system, while Reijnders’ strike added further depth to City’s attacking options. Newcastle, meanwhile, will be left to reflect on missed opportunities and the gulf in quality exposed over the two matches.

With this emphatic win, Manchester City march into the EFL Cup final, chasing yet another piece of silverware. The Etihad faithful witnessed a masterclass in control, efficiency, and attacking flair-hallmarks of Guardiola’s reign.