Premier League Regular Season - 28
Leeds 0 - 1 FT Manchester City
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Semenyo (R. Ait-Nouri) 45'+2
HT
65' ↓ B. Aaronson ↑L. Nmecha
↓ O. Marmoush ↑Savinho 68'
↓ N. O'Reilly ↑T. Reijnders 70'
75' ↓ I. Gruev ↑W. Gnonto
76' ↓ J. Bogle ↑D. James
G. Donnarumma 85'
87' ↓ J. Justin ↑J. Piroe
87' ↓ J. Rodon ↑J. Bijol
↓ R. Cherki ↑N. Ake 88'
R. Ait-Nouri 90'+2
Savinho 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Leeds
Goalkeepers
Karl Darlow 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jayden Bogle
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
James Justin 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Joe Rodon 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
31%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Pascal Struijk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Gudmundsson 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Anton Stach 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Ethan Ampadu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilia Gruev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Brenden Aaronson
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Lucas Perri 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sebastiaan Bornauw
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jaka Bijol
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Daniel James
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sean Longstaff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ao Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lukas Nmecha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilfried Gnonto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joël Piroe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manchester City
Goalkeepers
Gianluigi Donnarumma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Matheus Nunes
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
55%
Pass Acc
Rúben Dias
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
63%
Pass Acc
Marc Guéhi 
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
83
Passes
4
Duels
Rayan Aït-Nouri 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Rodri
MAGNET
127
Activity
127
Activity
117
Passes
10
Duels
Rayan Cherki
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
81
Passes
10
Duels
Bernardo Silva
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
86
Passes
1
Duels
Nico O'Reilly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Forwards
Antoine Semenyo 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Omar Marmoush
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
James Trafford
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
John Stones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Aké
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdukodir Khusanov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tijjani Reijnders
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Phil Foden
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Savinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jérémy Doku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/11/2025 | Manchester City | 3 - 2 | Leeds | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 06/05/2023 | Manchester City | 2 - 1 | Leeds | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 28/12/2022 | Leeds | 1 - 3 | Manchester City | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 30/04/2022 | Leeds | 0 - 4 | Manchester City | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 14/12/2021 | Manchester City | 7 - 0 | Leeds | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 10/04/2021 | Manchester City | 1 - 2 | Leeds | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 03/10/2020 | Leeds | 1 - 1 | Manchester City | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 17/02/2013 | Manchester City | 4 - 0 | Leeds | FA Cup | Etihad Stadium |
29/11/2025
06/05/2023
28/12/2022
30/04/2022
14/12/2021
10/04/2021
03/10/2020
17/02/2013
Leeds Win
Manchester City Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
City's Clinical Edge Blunts Leeds' Resistance
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. This narrow victory keeps Manchester City within touching distance of the summit, while Leeds remain dangerously close to the drop zone despite a spirited defensive display.
Early Pressure at Elland Road
The atmosphere at Elland Road was electric as Leeds looked to disrupt the rhythm of the reigning champions. From the opening exchanges, the match showcased a high Intensity rating as both sides traded blows in a frantic start. Despite Manchester City dominating possession with 68%, the home side refused to be a mere bystander. Leeds launched several ambitious raids, contributing to a combined barrage of 28 shots that turned the pitch into a high-stakes battlefield. Karl Darlow was immediately called into action, producing the first of his four crucial saves to deny a marauding City attack. The tactical Balance was delicate, with Leeds sitting deep and looking to exploit any turnover through quick transitions, while City patiently probed for a gap in the Yorkshire side’s white wall.
The Stoppage-Time Sucker Punch
As the first half approached its conclusion, it looked as though the hosts would head into the break on level terms. However, the Stakes of the title race often demand a moment of individual brilliance or collective lapse. In the second minute of first-half stoppage time, the deadlock was finally broken. R. Aït-Nouri found a pocket of space on the flank and delivered a precise ball into the danger zone. A. Semenyo capitalized on the delivery, firing home a clinical finish that silenced the home crowd and gave City a vital lead. It was a crushing blow for Leeds, who had worked tirelessly to maintain defensive solidity. This single moment completely altered the Upset Factor, shifting the momentum firmly into the hands of the visitors just as the whistle blew for the interval.
Resilience and the Title Race
The second half saw Leeds throw caution to the wind in search of an equalizer, but they found Rúben Dias in inspired form. The City defender anchored the backline with an outstanding performance, ensuring that Leeds’ 14 total shots rarely translated into clear-cut opportunities. While the hosts pushed higher up the pitch, the Balance of the match remained skewed toward City’s controlled game management. Every Leeds attack was met with a wall of blue, as Dias and his colleagues neutralized the threat of a late comeback. For Manchester City, this 1-0 result is a quintessential championship-winning performance—grinding out three points when not at their free-flowing best. The result leaves them just five points off the league leader, while Leeds are left to reflect on a night of what-ifs as they continue their fight for mid-table security.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal for Manchester City?
A. Semenyo scored the only goal of the match in the 45th minute, assisted by R. Aït-Nouri.
How did Karl Darlow perform for Leeds?
Karl Darlow was outstanding for Leeds, making 4 vital saves to keep his side in the contest until the very end.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
City’s Title Ambitions Face Elland Road Pressure
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 56/100. Manchester City cannot afford a single stumble if they want to reclaim the summit, making this trip to Yorkshire a high-stakes hurdle in the championship hunt.
The Setup
As the Premier League enters its final third on February 28, 2026, the narrative is firmly fixed on the Stakes of a relentless title race. Manchester City arrives at Elland Road sitting in second place with 53 points, knowing that any dropped points could be fatal. Meanwhile, Leeds finds themselves in 15th, struggling for consistency with a Form rating reflected in their recent run of two draws and a loss. Despite the gap in the table, the atmosphere at Elland Road always levels the playing field, though our take suggests City’s depth creates a significant Balance advantage.
Key Battle
The game will likely be won or lost in the channel where James Justin attempts to contain the surging runs of Nico O'Reilly. While Leeds will rely on Justin’s defensive recovery, City’s young star has been clinical lately. If Justin can't pin him down, City’s Stars will inevitably find the space they need to punish the home side.
Our Prediction
We expect City to dominate possession from the jump, utilizing Bernardo Silva to pull the Leeds midfield out of shape. With a combined 3.4 expected goals per game between these sides, this won't be a scoreless affair. While Anton Stach will provide some steel for the hosts, the sheer volume of City’s attacking phases should eventually overwhelm the Leeds backline. A multi-goal victory for the visitors is the most likely outcome as they keep the pressure on at the top.