In a pulsating encounter at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City triumphed 3-2 over Leeds United, highlighted by a stunning performance from Phil Foden, who scored two crucial goals. The match, part of the 13th round of the Premier League, showcased a fierce battle on the pitch, with the score tied at 2-2 until City found a decisive late strike.
Phil Foden opened the scoring just a minute into the first half, followed by a goal from Josko Gvardiol in the 24th minute. However, Leeds responded with Dominic Calvert-Lewin pulling one back early in the second half (48’). Lukas Nmecha later equalized at 2-2 in the 67th minute, but Foden’s second goal in stoppage time sealed the game for the Citizens.
Foden’s performance stood out with two goals, while he completed 41 successful passes and took four shots during the match. Tijjani Reijnders also had a commendable outing, with 34 accurate passes, three interceptions, and the same number of attempts on goal.
Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola deployed a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal; Matheus Nunes, Rúben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico O’Reilly in defense; Nicolas Gonzalez, Bernardo Silva, Tijjani Reijnders, Phil Foden, and Jeremy Doku in the midfield; and Erling Haaland leading the attack.
Leeds United, managed by Daniel Farke, lined up in a 4-3-3 formation with Lucas Perri as the goalkeeper; Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk, and James Justin making up the defense; Ethan Ampadu, Ao Tanaka, and Ilia Gruev in midfield; and a forward line of Daniel James, Lukas Nmecha, and Willy Gnonto.
Referee Peter Bankes officiated the match. Following this thrilling encounter, Manchester City now sits in second place with 25 points, while Leeds United remains in 18th place with 11 points.
Substitutions for Manchester City
74’ 2T – Tijjani Reijnders replaced by Rayan Cherki
88’ 2T – Bernardo Silva replaced by Omar Marmoush
95’ 2T – Jeremy Doku replaced by John Stones
Cautions for Manchester City:
51’ 2T Matheus Nunes
53’ 2T Bernardo Silva (Dissent)
60’ 2T Josko Gvardiol
81’ 2T Gianluigi Donnarumma
Substitutions for Leeds United
45’ 2T – Daniel James substituted for Dominic Calvert-Lewin
45’ 2T – Willy Gnonto substituted for Jaka Bijol
69’ 2T – James Justin substituted for Gabriel Gudmundsson
80’ 2T – Lukas Nmecha substituted for Noah Okafor
92’ 2T – Ao Tanaka substituted for Brenden Aaronson
Caution for Leeds United:
58’ 2T Joe Rodon
In their next matches, Manchester City will visit Fulham, while Leeds United is set to host Chelsea at home.