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Manchester City
achieved a dramatic victory with a score of 3-2 over
Leeds United
in Week 13 of the Premier League, Saturday (29/11).Phil Foden was the hero in this match.
Competing at the Etihad Stadium, Pep Guardiola’s squad immediately kicked off from the moment the whistle sounded.Phil Foden successfully scored a goal after a minute of the match.
The English striker managed to maximize Matheus Nunes’ pass with a left-footed shot without goalkeeper Lucas Perri being able to anticipate it.
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Leeds threatened through Pascal Struijk’s action in the ninth minute.However, Struijk’s header went wide.
City then regained control of the game and created a series of threats.The Citizens’ efforts finally paid off again in the 25th minute.
Starting from a corner kick, Nico O’Reilly’s header was thwarted by Perri, but Josko Gvardiol managed to catch the rebound in front of the goal.City led 2-0 until halftime.
Entering the second half, Leeds tried to get back up.Dominic Carlvert-Lewin, who only entered at the start of the second half, was able to break the deadlock in the 49th minute.
Taking advantage of City’s back line error, Calvert-Lewin managed to fire a close-range shot to beat goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Calvert-Lewin again made Man City’s defense nervous.The English striker’s penetration forced Josko Gvardiol to commit a foul in the penalty box.The referee also pointed to the spot.
Lukas Nmecha, who was appointed as the penalty taker, managed to carry out his task well in the 68th minute.Nmecha’s shot was blocked by Donnarumma but the wild ball was still able to be converted into a goal.The match got tighter with a score of 2-2.
A tense situation occurred in the final 10 minutes.Man City continued to press to dismantle Leeds United’s layered defense.
In the 88th minute, Erling Haaland tried to complete Doku’s cross in the penalty box.However, Haaland’s header was still saved by Lucas Perri.
Man City’s persistence finally paid off in injury time.Phil Foden’s hard left foot shot in the 91st minute managed to break through Lucas Perri’s goal.
The hosts also managed to win while securing three points at home.The additional three points are important to maintain distance from Arsenal who are at the top of the Premier League standings.
Lineup
Manchester City XI (4-3-3): Gianluigi Donnarumma;Matheus Nunes, Rúben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Nico O’Reilly;Tijjani Reijnders, Nico Gonzalez, Bernardo Silva;Phil Foden, Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku.
Leeds United XI (4-3-3): Lucas Perry;Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk, James Justin;Ao Tanaka, Ethan Ampadu, Ilia Gruev;Daniel James, Lukas Nmecha, Wilfried Gnonto.
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