Manchester City held on for a dramatic 3-2 win over Leeds United at the Etihad Stadium, sealing three crucial Premier League points late on.
City struck early: Phil Foden opened the scoring in the first minute, before Joško Gvardiol added a second in the 25th minute — giving City what looked like a commanding lead.
However, Leeds staged a spirited second-half fightback. Dominic Calvert‑Lewin pulled one back shortly after the break, and Lukas Nmecha drew them level in the 68th minute with a composed finish.
With the game drifting toward a draw, Foden struck again deep into injury time, sweeping in a dramatic winner to send the home fans wild.
Key takeaways
- The win halts City’s recent slump and keeps them firmly in the title race.
- Leeds showed resilience and tenacity — not only responding once a two-goal deficit but threatening a full comeback. Their attack caused City real problems after half-time.
- For City, the victory is a relief. After a string of disappointing results — including a recent Champions League loss — momentum was needed.
The match will be remembered for its late drama — and for City’s ability to grind out a result when everything looked to be slipping away.
