Despite the brilliance of his goal, the conversation online quickly turned from praise to concern, as supporters voiced frustrations over what they perceive as Marmoush being underutilised by Pep Guardiola. Many claimed that the 25-year-old’s talent is being "wasted" under the City manager, with some going as far as advising him to seek opportunities elsewhere to fully unlock his potential.
@10blended wrote: "Marmoush just makes things happen it’s truly a shame he’s wasting his career with a coach who has no idea what to do with him."
@Bk8iP3 lavished praise and wrote: "Marmoush is actually a ridiculous shooter man."
Whereas, @SheikhAP20i wrote: "Marmoush already leapfrogged all of arsenals attackers + he's the best Egyptian in the league."
Meanwhile, @FreeAgen_ took a dig at Arsenal rival Bukayo Saka and wrote: "Omar marmoush joined city in January and has more premier league goals than “starboy” saka."
And @ErlingProp wrote: "Marmoush got tired of the sideways passing and just smashed it 😭."