Leeds United vs Manchester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Elland Road
Follow live coverage as Leeds United face Manchester City in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Leeds United vs Manchester City
Dallas plays in Raphinha down the right, and he crosses with his right foot. Laporte's in the way though knocking the ball behind for a Leeds corner.
Leeds United vs Manchester City
SAVED!!! Cancelo picks out Jesus with a beauty of a ball from right to left, and the striker cuts inside before firing a low shot straight at Meslier!
Leeds United vs Manchester City
Klich runs into space and crosses to Dallas, closing in at the back post. Gundogan gets there first, and Laporte clears under pressure from Raphinha.
Leeds United vs Manchester City
Phillips counters and puts Raphinha into space. He drives into the box and cuts it across for Dallas, but he overruns the ball and City can clear!
Leeds United vs Manchester City
Ayling shunts over Rodri, but wins the ball and finds Phillips. He looks to play in Raphinha, but it's just a touch behind him and the chance goes begging!
Leeds United vs Manchester City
OVER!!! Ayling's cross into the area is headed out of the six-yard box, and Firpo picks it up in space before blazing his effort over the bar!
Leeds United vs Manchester City
Harrison switches it wide to Raphinha, who keeps the ball in play and it comes back to Dallas. City clear, but Leeds' attacking spells are really firing the crowd up here!
Leeds United vs Manchester City
Koch strides out of defence and well into City's half, but his chip through for Klich comes to nothing.
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