
Manchester City's Egyptian striker #07 Omar Marmoush scores past Chelsea's Spanish goalkeeper #01 Robert Sanchez but the goal is ruled out after having been deemed to have been off-side during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England. AFP
Noni Madueke scored an early lead for Chelsea just three minutes into the match, taking advantage of a defensive mistake by newly signed Abdukodir Khusanov from inside the area.
Marmoush, who joined Man City from Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday, had an immediate impact. He appeared to have equalized when he capitalized on the rebound after Sanchez parried Ilkay Gundogan's effort, but was ruled offside.
The Egyptian came close again from the perfect start when he blasted wide from Haaland's pass after the Norwegian was picked out by a long ball from Ederson.
Josko Gvardiol levelled for Pep Guardiola's men before Haaland showed his blend of strength and skill to chip in 22 minutes from time.
The Norwegian then turned provider for the in-form Phil Foden to secure City's fourth win in five league games after just one in their previous nine.
Chelsea have won just once in their last seven Premier League games to fall to sixth and will once again reflect on the need to upgrade on goalkeeper Robert Sanchez after his positioning led to Haaland's crucial goal.
City's victory puts them back in pole position to qualify for next season's Champions League, just days before they try to save themselves in this season's competition.
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