Leeds vs Manchester City Highlights and Match Report

Premier League

5:30 PMFebruary 28, 2026

Regular Season - 28

Leeds

Show Score

0 - 1

HT:(0 - 1)

Manchester City

Elland Road

Referee: Peter Bankes, England

How did the teams perform?

Leeds

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

0 Total Votes

Manchester City

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

32%

68%

1.47

Expected goals (xG)

1.77

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

14

Total shots

14

2

Shots on target

5

7

Shots off target

5

5

Blocked shots

4

7

Shots inside box

11

7

Shots outside box

3

5

Corner kicks

3

1

Offsides

4

Passing

288

Total passes

641

213 (74%)

Accurate passes

581 (91%)

Discipline

10

Fouls

8

0

Yellow cards

3

0

Red cards

0

4

Goalkeeper saves

2

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Lineup

Leeds

5-4-1

26 G Karl Darlow 7.9

3 D Gabriel Gudmundsson 6.3

5 D Pascal Struijk 6.9

6 D Joe Rodon 6.3

24 D James Justin 7.0

2 D Jayden Bogle 6.6

11 M Brenden Aaronson 6.2

44 M Ilia Gruev 6.2

4 M Ethan Ampadu (C) 6.7

18 M Anton Stach 6.6

9 F Dominic Calvert-Lewin 6.7

Substitutes

14 F Lukas Nmecha 65' Replaced by B. Aaronson 6.3

29 F Wilfried Gnonto 75' Replaced by I. Gruev 6.3

7 M Daniel James 76' Replaced by J. Bogle 6.3

15 D Jaka Bijol 87' Replaced by J. Rodon

10 F Joël Piroe 87' Replaced by J. Justin

1 G Lucas Perri

23 D Sebastiaan Bornauw

8 M Sean Longstaff

22 M Ao Tanaka

Coach

Daniel Farke

Manchester City

4-1-3-2

25 G Gianluigi Donnarumma 85' Unsportsmanlike conduct 7.7

21 D Rayan Aït-Nouri 90+2' Delay of game 45+2' 7.9

15 D Marc Guéhi 7.3

3 D Rúben Dias 7.9

27 D Matheus Nunes 7.6

16 M Rodri 7.6

33 M Nico O'Reilly 7.3

20 M Bernardo Silva (C) 6.5

10 M Rayan Cherki 6.7

7 F Omar Marmoush 6.2

42 F Antoine Semenyo 45+2' 7.3

Substitutes

26 F Savinho 90+2' Tripping 68' Replaced by O. Marmoush 6.5

4 M Tijjani Reijnders 70' Replaced by N. O'Reilly 7.0

6 D Nathan Aké 88' Replaced by R. Cherki

1 G James Trafford

5 D John Stones

45 D Abdukodir Khusanov

11 F Jérémy Doku

14 M Nico González

47 M Phil Foden

Coach

Pep Guardiola

Premier League Standings - Premier League

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Arsenal	28	18	7	3	56-21	35	61	W 31 January: Leeds 0 - 4 Arsenal W 07 February: Arsenal 3 - 0 Sunderland D 12 February: Brentford 1 - 1 Arsenal D 18 February: Wolves 2 - 2 Arsenal W 22 February: Tottenham 1 - 4 Arsenal
2	Manchester City	27	17	5	5	56-25	31	56	W No match found D No match found W 11 February: Manchester City 3 - 0 Fulham W 21 February: Manchester City 2 - 1 Newcastle W 28 February: Leeds 0 - 1 Manchester City
3	Aston Villa	27	15	6	6	38-28	10	51	W No match found L No match found D No match found W No match found D No match found
4	Chelsea	27	12	9	6	48-31	17	45	W 25 January: Crystal Palace 1 - 3 Chelsea W 31 January: Chelsea 3 - 2 West Ham W 07 February: Wolves 1 - 3 Chelsea D 10 February: Chelsea 2 - 2 Leeds D 21 February: Chelsea 1 - 1 Burnley
5	Manchester United	26	12	9	5	47-37	10	45	W 25 January: Arsenal 2 - 3 Manchester United W 01 February: Manchester United 3 - 2 Fulham W 07 February: Manchester United 2 - 0 Tottenham W No match found D No match found
6	Liverpool	27	13	6	8	42-35	7	45	L No match found W No match found L No match found W 22 February: Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Liverpool W 28 February: Liverpool 5 - 2 West Ham
7	Brentford	27	12	4	11	40-37	3	40	L No match found W 07 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Brentford W No match found D No match found L No match found
8	Bournemouth	27	9	11	7	43-45	-2	38	W 31 January: Wolves 0 - 2 Bournemouth W No match found D No match found W No match found D 28 February: Bournemouth 1 - 1 Sunderland
9	Everton	26	10	7	9	29-30	-1	37	W No match found D No match found D No match found W No match found L No match found
10	Fulham	27	11	4	12	38-41	-3	37	W 24 January: Fulham 2 - 1 Brighton L 01 February: Manchester United 3 - 2 Fulham L 07 February: Fulham 1 - 2 Everton L 11 February: Manchester City 3 - 0 Fulham W 22 February: Sunderland 1 - 3 Fulham
11	Newcastle	27	10	6	11	38-39	-1	36	L 31 January: Liverpool 4 - 1 Newcastle L 07 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Brentford L No match found W No match found L 28 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Everton
12	Sunderland	27	9	9	9	28-33	-5	36	L No match found W No match found L 11 February: Sunderland 0 - 1 Liverpool L 22 February: Sunderland 1 - 3 Fulham L No match found
13	Crystal Palace	27	9	8	10	29-32	-3	35	L 25 January: Crystal Palace 1 - 3 Chelsea D 01 February: Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Crystal Palace W 08 February: Brighton 0 - 1 Crystal Palace L 11 February: Crystal Palace 2 - 3 Burnley W 22 February: Crystal Palace 1 - 0 Wolves
14	Brighton	27	8	10	9	36-34	2	34	L 24 January: Fulham 2 - 1 Brighton D 31 January: Brighton 1 - 1 Everton L 08 February: Brighton 0 - 1 Crystal Palace L 11 February: Aston Villa 1 - 0 Brighton W 21 February: Brentford 0 - 2 Brighton
15	Leeds	27	7	10	10	37-46	-9	31	D No match found L No match found W No match found D 21 February: Aston Villa 1 - 1 Leeds D No match found
16	Tottenham	27	7	8	12	37-41	-4	29	D 24 January: Burnley 2 - 2 Tottenham D 01 February: Tottenham 2 - 2 Manchester City L 07 February: Manchester United 2 - 0 Tottenham L 10 February: Tottenham 1 - 2 Newcastle L 22 February: Tottenham 1 - 4 Arsenal
17	Nottingham Forest	27	7	6	14	25-39	-14	27	W 25 January: Brentford 0 - 2 Nottingham Forest D 01 February: Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Crystal Palace L 06 February: Leeds 3 - 1 Nottingham Forest D 11 February: Nottingham Forest 0 - 0 Wolves L 22 February: Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Liverpool
18	West Ham	27	6	7	14	32-49	-17	25	W No match found L No match found W No match found D 21 February: West Ham 0 - 0 Bournemouth D No match found
19	Burnley	27	4	7	16	29-52	-23	19	D No match found L 07 February: Burnley 0 - 2 West Ham L No match found W No match found D No match found
20	Wolves	28	1	7	20	18-51	-33	10	L 07 February: Wolves 1 - 3 Chelsea L No match found D 18 February: Wolves 2 - 2 Arsenal D No match found L No match found

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Relegation - Championship

Manchester City secured a crucial 1-0 Premier League away victory against Leeds at Elland Road, with Antoine Semenyo’s decisive goal just before halftime proving enough.

Manchester City secured a vital 1-0 Premier League victory over a resilient Leeds side at Elland Road. Antoine Semenyo’s clinical finish just before the break proved the decisive moment. This hard-fought win kept City firmly in the title race, demonstrating their championship pedigree.

Entering this fixture, Manchester City sat second in the Premier League table. They boasted strong form, winning four of their last five matches. Leeds, positioned 15th, aimed to upset the title contenders and improve their inconsistent recent run.

The match began with Manchester City controlling possession, as expected. They moved the ball with their characteristic precision, probing the Leeds defense for an opening. Leeds remained defensively organized, looking to launch quick counter-attacks.

City created several dangerous opportunities in the opening half-hour. Midfielders Matheus Nunes and Rodri orchestrated play, unlocking space with their incisive passes. Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow made crucial early saves, thwarting City’s initial advances.

Just before the interval, Manchester City found their crucial breakthrough. In the 45th minute, Rayan Aït-Nouri delivered a sharp low cross into the box. Antoine Semenyo calmly side-footed the ball past Darlow in the 45+2 minute, giving City the lead.

The late first-half goal gave City a significant advantage heading into the break. Leeds’ manager likely urged his team to show more attacking intent and press higher. Manchester City, conversely, aimed to maintain their control and potentially extend their lead.

Leeds emerged with renewed vigor in the second half. They pressed City’s defense higher up the pitch, aiming to disrupt their passing rhythm. Brendan Aaronson entered the game for Leeds in the 65th minute, adding fresh energy to their midfield.

Despite Leeds’ improved efforts, City largely managed the game effectively. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma remained composed, commanding his area well. Manchester City made tactical substitutions, introducing Omar Marmoush in the 68th minute and Nico O’Reilly in the 70th minute.

The closing stages saw increasing tension and a flurry of cards. Donnarumma received a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct in the 85th minute. Aït-Nouri and Savinho were also booked in added time as City held firm under late pressure.

Manchester City dominated possession with 68% of the ball. They registered 14 total shots, with 5 on target, achieving an expected goals (xG) figure of 1.77. Leeds, despite their fewer chances on goal, managed an xG of 1.47 from their 14 shots, with only 2 hitting the target. Darlow made 4 saves for Leeds; Donnarumma made 2 for City.

This narrow victory significantly strengthens Manchester City’s title challenge, applying pressure on the league leaders. Leeds will be disappointed not to have salvaged a point from the game. They remain in 15th place, looking to bounce back in their next fixture.