Manchester City narrowly defeats Leeds United in Premier League

November 30, 2025 / 6:19 PM

Sharjah 24 – AFP: Manchester City secured a 3-2 victory over Leeds United in Matchday 13 of the English Premier League, thanks to a dramatic late goal from Phil Foden.

Guardiola makes numerous lineup changes

For the second consecutive match, Pep Guardiola rotated his squad heavily, making nine changes against Leeds following a 2-0 Champions League loss to Bayer Leverkusen and a 2-1 league defeat to Newcastle United. Guardiola defended the adjustments, citing the congested schedule of playing every two or three days.

Match highlights

Phil Foden opened the scoring in the first minute after a cross from Matheus Nunes, and Josko Gvardiol doubled City’s lead in the 25th minute from a corner. Substitute Dominic Calvert-Lewin pulled one back for Leeds in the 49th minute, and Lukas Nmecha converted a penalty rebound in the 68th minute to equalize. Foden’s stoppage-time goal in the 91st minute clinched the win for City.

Standings impact

The victory reduced City’s gap to league leaders Arsenal to four points ahead of their upcoming match against Chelsea, while Leeds remain in 18th place following their eighth defeat of the season.