Manchester City edge a five-goal thriller after a stunning second-half fightback from the visitors.
Phil Foden emerged as the hero for Manchester City, scoring a dramatic 91st-minute winner to secure a frantic 3-2 victory over a resilient Leeds United at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
The match began in dream fashion for the hosts, with Foden electrifying the crowd by firing home after just 59 seconds—the fastest goal of the Premier League season so far. The momentum stayed entirely with City, and defender Josko Gvardiol soon powered in a header to double the lead, seemingly putting the home side in complete control.
However, the game was turned on its head after the break. Leeds manager Daniel Farke’s decision to bring on Dominic Calvert-Lewin at halftime proved inspired. The substitute injected immediate energy into the visitors, capitalizing on a sloppy piece of City defending to pull a goal back.
The hosts’ composure continued to unravel. Gvardiol, who had been a first-half scorer, turned villain by conceding a penalty. Leeds’ Lukas Nmecha saw his initial spot-kick saved by goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, but the rebound fell kindly, allowing the German to smash home the equalizer and stun the Etihad into silence.
With the score level at 2-2, the final twenty minutes were a tense, scrambling affair. Just as the game seemed destined for a draw, Phil Foden delivered a moment of pure quality in the first minute of stoppage time, curling a beautiful left-footed shot to break Leeds’ hearts and secure a vital three points for City.
The victory lifts Manchester City to second in the table as they prepare to face Fulham on Tuesday. For a valiant Leeds, the heartbreaking loss leaves them in 18th place, with a crucial match against Chelsea on Wednesday to turn their fortunes around.
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