Kristina Roberts
It was a very special evening for Manchester City fans as they watched their beloved team play against Bournemouth in the Premier League. But this match was not just any regular game—it was a day to remember for one of the club’s greatest stars, Kevin De Bruyne. While the fans came to say goodbye to the famous midfielder, another player stole the spotlight for a moment—Omar Marmoush.
In front of a packed stadium, Omar Marmoush scored an amazing goal from about 30 yards away. The ball flew through the air, dipped slightly, touched the post, and went straight into the top corner of the net. Everyone in the stadium was stunned. It was the kind of goal that gets replayed again and again on TV and social media. Many said that it was the best goal of the match—and maybe even one of the best of the season.
Marmoush’s goal gave Manchester City an early 1-0 lead. The fans cheered loudly, but they also knew that the day belonged to Kevin De Bruyne. This match was his last home game in a City shirt. After ten wonderful years with the club, he is leaving when the season ends. His contract is coming to an end, and he will be a free agent. De Bruyne has been one of the most important players for Manchester City, helping them win many trophies over the years. His passes, goals, and leadership have made him a fan favorite.
Before the game began, fans held up a huge banner that said “King Kev” to show their love and respect for him. When he was taken off the field in the second half, everyone in the stadium stood up to clap and cheer. De Bruyne smiled, waved to the fans, and hugged the team’s coach, Pep Guardiola. It was an emotional moment that many fans will remember forever.
Even though De Bruyne had a chance to score one final goal, luck was not on his side. At one point during the match, he was right in front of the goal with a clear chance to score. But somehow, he hit the crossbar and missed. The crowd gasped, but they still clapped for him, knowing how much he had already done for the team.
The match continued with more goals. Bernardo Silva scored the second goal for City in the 38th minute, giving them a stronger lead. Then, near the end of the game, Nico Gonzalez came off the bench and scored the third goal in the 89th minute. Bournemouth did manage to score one goal in added time thanks to Deniel Jebbison, but it was not enough to change the result.
The game ended with a 3-1 victory for Manchester City. This win was important because it moved the team up to third place in the league standings. It also gave them a good chance of qualifying for the Champions League next season. All they need now is one more point in their final match against Fulham. Because of their better goal difference compared to other teams like Chelsea and Aston Villa, one point should be enough.
Sadly for Bournemouth, this loss meant they will not be able to qualify for any European competition next season. Their dream ended on this night at the Etihad Stadium.
After the match, Manchester City also showed how much they respect Kevin De Bruyne by revealing a special mosaic made in his honor at the club’s academy. They even named a road after him inside the club’s campus. De Bruyne now joins a group of City legends who have been remembered in this way. These include famous names like Yaya Toure, Joe Hart, David Silva, Vincent Kompany, Sergio Aguero, Fernandinho, and Ilkay Gundogan. It’s clear that De Bruyne’s name will always be remembered in Manchester City’s history.
He has played a big role in helping the club win 16 major trophies, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League. Now, at 33 years old, he moves on to a new chapter in his career. But his story at City will always be a proud one.
Another big moment during the match was the return of Rodri, one of City’s key players. He had been out of action for eight months because of a serious injury to his knee. He had surgery on his ACL, which is a ligament in the knee, and had not played since getting hurt in a match against Arsenal last September. But now, he is back and fit to play again. He came on as a substitute in the second half, and fans were happy to see him on the pitch again. This also means he may be ready to play for Manchester City in the Club World Cup in the USA in June and July.
Meanwhile, elsewhere in the league, Crystal Palace also had something to celebrate. Just a few days after winning the FA Cup by beating Manchester City, they played against Wolves and won again. Eddie Nketiah was the star of that match, scoring two goals in just five minutes. Emmanuel Agbadou had scored first for Wolves, but Nketiah quickly turned the game around. Later, Eberechi Eze, who had scored the winning goal in the FA Cup final, scored once more to make the final score 4-2. The Palace fans had another reason to cheer as the team gave them more reasons to smile.
Back in Manchester, the night ended with cheers, hugs, and even a few tears. Kevin De Bruyne walked off the pitch knowing he had given his best to the club. The fans sang for him, the coach hugged him, and his teammates looked proud to be part of the moment. His journey with Manchester City may be ending, but the memories will stay forever. And on the same night, Omar Marmoush gave the fans something new to talk about—a beautiful goal that might go down in club history.
As the season nears its final round, Manchester City still has work to do. But for one night, fans got to celebrate a big win, a magical goal, and say goodbye to a true football legend.
