"Man City left it late but eventually wrestled three points from a chaotic contest at the Etihad, overcoming a spirited Leeds fightback to win 3-2 with a stoppage-time strike from Phil Foden. What began as a routine afternoon for the champions swerved into uneasy territory during a turbulent second half, only for Foden's composure deep into added time to drag City back from the brink. City could hardly have scripted a stronger opening."
"Leeds, pinned back and struggling to breathe in the early minutes, spent the opening exchanges firefighting as wave after wave of sky blue pressure came forward. The second goal had been coming, and it arrived midway through the half when a corner routine from the left caused havoc. O'Reilly nodded down in a crowded six-yard box and Josko Gvardiol slid in to force the ball over the line for 2-0."
"Leeds emerged transformed after the break. Two half-time substitutions shifted the tone, and within four minutes they had a lifeline. Tanaka threaded a neat pass into Dominic Calvert-Lewin and after a loose touch and fortunate ricochet, the striker tucked low into the corner to ignite the away end. The equaliser then arrived in dramatic fashion. Burned by pace in behind, Gvardiol felled Calvert-Lewin in the box and Leeds were awarded a penalty."
Manchester City defeated Leeds United 3-2 at the Etihad with a stoppage-time goal from Phil Foden. City opened extremely strongly, with Foden scoring in the 59th second and Gvardiol converting from a corner to make it 2-0. Leeds improved after half-time and reduced the deficit when Dominic Calvert-Lewin finished from a Tanaka pass. Leeds then earned a penalty after Gvardiol fouled Calvert-Lewin; Donnarumma saved the spot-kick but Lukas Nmecha reacted to score. Leeds' goalkeeper Perri and defenders Justin and Bogle made important saves and blocks in the first half. The match remained chaotic and tense, with City ultimately salvaging victory through Foden's late composure.
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