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Salah vs Marmoush: Anfield set for Egyptian duel in Liverpool–City clash

Mohamed Salah will face Omar Marmoush when Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday in Premier League round 25.

Anfield hosts Egyptian Head-to-Head

All eyes will be on Liverpool & Manchester City when they meet on Sunday 1 February in one of the biggest games of the Premier League season.

The match carries special interest for Egyptian fans, with Mohamed Salah set to face compatriot Omar Marmoush at Anfield.

The game comes at difficult time for both players who have experienced mixed fortunes this season compared to last year.

Similar struggles, different roles

Salah has found the net only four times in 16 league matches this season.

After leading Liverpool to the Premier League title last campaign, the Egyptian star faced tense period under coach Arne Slot who left him on the bench for several matches.

Reports at the time suggested Salah was unhappy and even considering move away from Anfield.

However his situation improved after returning from Africa Cup of Nations where he rejoined the starting lineup.

Marmoush has also struggled for regular starts at City under Pep Guardiola.

The forward has started only three of 12 league match scoring three goal. Injuries with Egypt slowed his progress and competition for places has made consistent minutes hard to find.

Waiting for a breakthrough

Guardiola has been patient with Marmoush hoping to use him to ease the load on Erling Haaland who has scored three goal in five match since returning from AFCON.

Marmoush is often seen as future Egyptian star in Europe especially after his strong spell with Eintracht Frankfurt.

However Salah has already urged fans to stop comparing them.

In November 2024 Salah said Marmoush is good player with strong qualities but warned that constant comparisons create pressure and do not help his development.

Previous meetings and League picture

Sunday’s match will be the third meeting between Salah & Marmoush since the latter joined City. Marmoush has yet to score against Liverpool.

In their first meeting last season, Liverpool won 2-0 at the Etihad. Earlier this season, City responded with 3-0 home win.

Liverpool currently sit sixth with 36 point while Manchester City are third with 47 point.

The result could shape both the title race and the personal rivalry between the two Egyptian internationals.

History favors Liverpool

The two club have met 195 time in all competitions.

Liverpool hold the edge with 92 win, compared to 53 victory for City and 50 draw.

Salah has faced City 24 time winning nine, drawing six and losing nine.

He has scored 13 goal and provided eight assist against them.