Leeds United v Manchester City: Premier League – live

Leeds United v Manchester City: Premier League – live — Football | The Guardian
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Manchester City went ahead in stoppage time at the end of the first half when Cherki threaded a defence-splitting pass to release Ait-Nouri, whose low cross was poked into the bottom-right corner by Semenyo (45+2). Leeds had been the happier side to be approaching the break, but the late strike flipped the interval advantage.

Leeds began the match strongly, pressing high and creating several openings; Calvert-Lewin, Aaronson and Bogle all threatened in the opening quarter of an hour and Sky highlighted that Leeds had taken seven touches in City’s box while City had yet to register one. A few clear chances went begging for the hosts as they looked lively in attack.

City were slow to find rhythm but gradually grew into the game, probing down the flanks and forcing a close-range header that Darlow parried. The contest featured a handful of stoppages and some contentious free-kick decisions, and Pep was seen pacing the touchline as his side sought a response before half-time.

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