Overview
- Phil Foden scored in the first minute and struck again in stoppage time to secure Manchester City’s victory.
- Josko Gvardiol made it 2-0 from a corner before Leeds rallied through Dominic Calvert-Lewin and a Felix Nmecha rebound after a saved penalty.
- The penalty followed a foul on Calvert-Lewin, and Leeds drew level in the 68th minute before City found the late winner.
- City moved provisionally into second place in the Premier League, while Leeds stayed 18th with scrutiny intensifying on manager Daniel Farke.
- Post-match footage showed a tense on-field exchange between Pep Guardiola and Erling Haaland, with Guardiola later saying the team must involve the striker more despite being satisfied with his performance.