Phil Foden scored a brace when Manchester City edged Leeds 3-2 in a Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
Foden scored the winner in the 90+1 minute after a spirited performance from the visitors. His late goal secured maximum points for Pep Guardiola’s side.
Foden had opened the scoring in the first minute, giving Man City a dream start. Josko Gvardiol then doubled their lead in the 25th minute, ensuring his side was cruising 2-0 into the halftime break.
Leeds turned the match upside down in the second half. Second-half substitute Dominic Calvert-Lewin had an immediate impact, pulling one back for Leeds in the 49th minute.
Lukas Nmecha, who missed a penalty in the 68th minute, then equalised for the visitors from a rebound in the 68th minute.
Foden’s two goals helped Guardiola’s side, who are on 25 points, climb to the second spot in the Premier League standings. City are four points behind leaders, Arsenal, who also have a game in hand.
Leeds are ranked third from the bottom of the 20-team table following their defeat against City. They have 11 points from 13 matches.
Manchester City vs Leeds: Official Lineups
Manchester City’s Starting XI:
Ruben Dias, Tijjani Reijnders, Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, Nico Gonzalez, Bernado Silva, Josko Gvardiol, Gianluigi Donnarumma (G), Matheus Nunes, Nico O’Reilly, and Phil Foden.
Leeds’ Starting XI:
Lucas Perri (G), Jayden Bogle, Ethan Ampadu, Pascal Struijk, Joe Rodon, Daniel James, Lukas Nmecha, Ao Tanaka, James Justin, Wilfried Gnonto, and Ilia Gruev.
Manchester City Latest Results
In their previous match on 25 November 2025, Manchester City lost 2-0 to Bayer Leverkusen on matchday five of the UEFA Champions League.
The German giants defeated Pep Guardiola’s charges in front of their home fans at the Etihad Stadium. Alejandro Grimaldo opened the scoring in the 23rd minute. Christian Kofane assisted him.
Patrik Schick also hit the back of the net in the 54th minute, giving Leverkusen a historic 2-0 victory in England.
Leeds United Latest Results
In their last Premier League fixture on 23 November 2025, Leeds lost 2-1 to Aston Villa at Elland Road after bottling their lead.
Lukas Nmecha had put Leeds ahead in the 8th minute. They went into the halftime break leading 1-0. Morgan Rogers scored a brace, ensuring an epic comeback away from home.
Rogers scored the equaliser in the 48th minute. He then scored the winning goal in the 75th minute. Leeds were unfortunate in the 77th minute when their goal was disallowed for a handball following a VAR review.
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Manchester City vs Leeds: Head-to-Head
Manchester City has dominated Leeds in their past two Premier League encounters. On 6 May 2023, Manchester City edged Leeds 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium.
Ilkay Gundogan scored a brace in the clash. Riyah Mahrez assisted him in both goals. Gundogan netted in the 19th and 27th minutes. He then missed a penalty in the 84th minute.
Rodrigo scored Leeds’ consolation goal a minute after Gundogan failed to convert from the spot. The match ended 2-1.
On 28 December 2022, Manchester City thrashed Leeds 3-1 in their own backyard, at Elland Road. Goal machine Erling Haaland scored a brace in the thriller.
Rodri opened the scoring in the 45+1 minute, ensuring Man City went into the break leading 1-0. Haaland made it 2-0 in the 51st minute and completed his brace in the 64th minute.
Jack Grealish assisted Haaland in both his goals. Pascal Struijk netted Leeds’ consolation goal in the 73rd minute.
Manchester City’s Next 2 Fixtures:
- On Tuesday, 2 December 2025, Manchester City visits Fulham at Craven Cottage in Round 14 of the Premier League. The match kicks off at 21:30.
- On Saturday, 6 December 2025, Manchester City hosts Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium in Round 15 of the Premier League. The showdown starts at 17:00.
Leeds’ Next 2 Fixtures:
- On Wednesday, 3 December 2025, Leeds hosts Chelsea at Elland Road in Round 14 of the Premier League. The clash starts at 22:15.
- On Saturday, 6 December 2025, Leeds hosts Liverpool at Elland Road in Round 15 of the Premier League. The showdown kicks off at 19:30.
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