Man City vs Leeds LIVE: Premier League result and final score
Man City 2-1 Leeds: Ilkay Gundogan scored twice but Rodrigo’s late goal made it a nervy ending for the Premier League leaders
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Hard-charging Manchester City went four points clear of Arsenal at the top the Premier League on Saturday, beating Leeds United 2-1 with a pair of near-identical goals from Ilkay Gundogan, stretching their winning league run to 10 games.
City’s prolific striker Erling Haaland graciously handed the ball to Gundogan to take a penalty kick in the 84th minute for what would have been a hat trick, but Leeds keeper Joel Robles had no trouble turning aside his shot.
City had run circles around Leeds with numerous excellent scoring chances before Gundogan struck in the 19th minute from the edge of the 18-yard box off a pass from Riyad Mahrez. Mahrez teed up Gundogan again eight minutes later in a carbon copy of his first goal.
Rodrigo Moreno pulled one back for Leeds in the 85th minute.
With four games left, Pep Guardiola’s side have 82 points to Arsenal’s 78, and if the Gunners lose to Newcastle on Sunday City will have all but locked up an illustrious third consecutive title. Leeds, playing their first game under interim manager Sam Allardyce who was parachuted in in a last-ditch effort to avoid relegation, are teetering in 17th place - and all three teams below them have a game in hand.
Relive the action as Manchester City defeated Leeds, which is followed by Liverpool vs Brentford:
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford
45 mins: We head into the first of three minutes of added time to end this first half.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford
Here’s the replay of Mbeumo’s offside goal. So very close to a Brentford equaliser:
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford
44 mins: Yellow card. Fabinho brings down Toney and the Brazilian is shown a yellow and it’s another free-kick in a good area. Mbeumo delivers but Fabinho redeems himself with a good recovery header which Alisson can then claim.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford
40 mins: DISALLOWED! Mbeumo with a superb composed finish after a great pass into him from Toney. He drives in from the right, beating Van Dijk, and finishes beyond Alisson but the offside flag goes up straight away.
VAR checks and confirms the offside decision. A lucky escape for Liverpool.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford
39 mins: Onyeka is brought down by Fabinho and Brentford have a free-kick in a promising position. Toney steps up and drills it low around the wall. Alisson is sent sprawling to his left but the effort goes just wide of his post.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford
36 mins: Brentford’s first corner of the game is played short. Mbeumo’s eventual cross is blocked away by Robertson and Liverpool can clear the subsequent long throw-in.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford
33 mins: Janelt tries to sneak in behind the Liverpool defence and fashion an opportunity for Brentford. He can’t do so, however, and Liverpool have a goal kick.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford
29 mins: CHANCE! Nunez is leading the line for Liverpool and he spurns a golden opportunity to double his side’s lead. It’s a glorious ball over the top from Alexander-Arnold and Nunez meets it but he can only spoon his effort over the bar from close range.
Disappointing from the Uruguayan.
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford
27 mins: Yellow card. Liverpool look to break with speed through the heart of a retreating Brentford defence. Nunez feeds Jota but he collides with Mbeumo who goes into the referee’s book after bringing down the Portuguese forward on the halfway line.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments