Egyptian star Omar Marmoush attracted attention during Tottenham's 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in the ninth round of the Premier League.

He delivered a solid performance in several areas despite failing to score or provide an assist.

Marmoush started the match under Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi and remained on the pitch until the 77th minute, when Dejan Kulusevski replaced him.

The Egyptian forward received similar ratings from several football analysis outlets.

His movement without the ball, defensive contributions, and attacking efforts earned praise, even though he was not directly involved in either goal.

Omar Marmoush's Rating Against Crystal Palace

Marmoush received a rating of 6.5 out of 10 from SofaScore, while Spurs Web and Football London both gave him 6 out of 10.

Although he did not score or assist, the Egyptian international recorded several positive statistics.

He attempted four shots during the match, with one on target and three blocked by Crystal Palace defenders.

Marmoush also delivered three key passes and created one big chance for his teammates.

His passing accuracy reached 92%, completing 24 of his 26 attempted passes.

The Egyptian forward was also successful in all three of his dribbling attempts and recorded 42 touches throughout the game.

However, he lost possession six times.

Defensively, Marmoush recovered the ball five times and won three of his nine ground duels.

He also committed two fouls.

The Tottenham player covered 8.8 kilometers during his time on the pitch and reached a top speed of 33.9 kilometers per hour.

These numbers highlight his movement and effort throughout the match.

English football analysts praised Marmoush for his off-the-ball movement, especially when Tottenham attacked from wide areas.

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He regularly moved toward the penalty area to find scoring opportunities.

On one occasion, he almost reached a dangerous cross from Robertson, but a Crystal Palace defender intercepted the ball.

Marmoush also tested goalkeeper Henderson with a header and occasionally moved closer to striker Dominic Solanke after starting the match in an attacking midfield role.

Analysts noted that his role was different from James Maddison's usual position.

Instead of dropping deep to help build attacks, Marmoush focused more on making forward runs, attacking open spaces, and moving into dangerous positions.

Although these efforts did not lead to a goal or an assist, his movement and defensive work were among the positive aspects of his performance.

Tottenham Secure Victory and Three Points

Crystal Palace suffered an early setback when French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta received a red card in the 13th minute.

The visitors were forced to play most of the match with ten men, giving Tottenham a numerical advantage.

Tottenham made the most of that advantage when Archie Gray opened the scoring in the 25th minute.

The home side continued to control the match before Dutch defender Paul van Hecke doubled the lead in the 73rd minute.

The second goal secured an important 2-0 victory for Tottenham.

With this result, Tottenham moved to 12 points and climbed to eighth place in the Premier League standings.

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace remained on seven points in 18th position.

For Marmoush, the match ended without a goal or an assist, but his overall performance showed several positive signs.

His movement, passing, and defensive contributions helped him earn fair ratings from English football analysts.

The next challenge for the Egyptian international will be turning his strong movement and attacking efforts into goals and assists in upcoming matches.

With regular opportunities in Tottenham's starting lineup, Marmoush will aim to make a bigger impact in the final third.