(PLO)- Man City easily defeated Leeds United with a score of 2-1 at Etihad home in the Premier League, thereby increasing the gap with Arsenal to 4 points.
Entering the match, it was not surprising when Man City pressed Leeds United to suffocation, but the early goal could not come to The Citizens. The main strikers of Man City continuously bombarded Leeds’ goal, the away team still defended firmly.
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Having to wait until the 19th minute, the goal came to Man City, Mahrez skillfully dribbled the ball before launching an accurate pass for Gundogan to put his heart correctly, opening the score 1-0 for the match. Having the lead goal, Man City is easier to play and completely imposes the game on the away team Leeds.
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Gundogan shined with a brace to help Man City bring back 3 valuable points. Photo: Getty |
In the 25th minute, Erling Haaland had an unbelievable miss when he finished outside after a favorable assist from Kevin De Bruyne within 5m50. The 36th goal has yet to come to the Man City striker.
The ball mainly rolled on the side of Leeds’ home field, the pressure that the Green Man created was extremely great, whatever comes must come, 28 minutes, still the same script, Mahrez returned the ball to the second line for Gundogan to finish with one touch, make it 2-0 for Man City.
In the first half, Erling Haaland was given many good opportunities, but the Norwegian striker was still unable to take advantage of it. At the end of the first half, the two teams left the field with a score of 2-0 in favor of Man City.
Entering the second half, Man City still dominated when controlling 80% of the ball, but Man City’s attack speed was significantly reduced when leading 2-0. Meanwhile, Leeds began to increase the formation in search of a goal but could not bring the ball to the half of the field.
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Erling Haaland had an unsuccessful match when he missed many delicious opportunities. Photo: Getty |
Notably in this match, Erling Haaland proved surprisingly ungainly, in the 62nd minute, from the pass of Rico Lewis, the ball reached Haaland’s right foot, the Man City striker controlled before launching a sinking shot, but the ball hit the post and went out.
In the last minutes of the game, Man City no longer attacked continuously, instead, controlled the ball to maintain fitness and avoid injuries to the pillars. In the 82nd minute, Phil Foden tried to dribble and was fouled in the penalty area, the referee immediately pointed to the 11m mark, on the penalty spot Gundogan hit the post, could not have a hat-trick for the Man City midfielder.
Unable to score, Man City was dumped with cold water, 85 minutes, from a simple attack, Akanji broke the ball, creating an opportunity for Rodrigo to successfully finish, helping Leeds shorten the score to 1. -2.
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Rodrigo’s goal could not help Leeds avoid a loss. Photo: Getty |
Having a goal to shorten the score, Leeds played more enthusiastically, but the remaining minutes were not enough for Leeds to find an equalizer, thereby accepting a 1-2 loss to Man City at the Etihad Stadium. This result helps Man City get close to the Premier League title when they are 4 points ahead of the second team, Arsenal, while both teams have only 4 games left.
In matches at the same time, Chelsea beat Bournemouth 3-1, Wolves beat Aston Villa 1-0, Tottenham won Crystal Palace 1-0.
Man City – Leeds: The Citizens increase the gap
(PLO)- Man City only have to host Leeds United at Etihad in round 35 of the Premier League, this is a very good opportunity for The Citizens to increase the gap with rival Arsenal.
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