Phil Foden scored twice to inspire a chaotic 3-2 win for Manchester City over struggling Leeds that moves them to second in the Premier League table.
The result of the game was in jeopardy until the 91st minute, when Foden netted his second of the afternoon after Pep Guardiola’s side had inexplicably blown a two-goal lead.
City’s advantage was established 59 seconds into the match – the quickest opening goal of the Premier League season so far – and extended when Josko Gvardiol converted from a corner. Leeds offered nothing to suggest an upturn was imminent, unable to even land a shot on target.
Foden also scored the winner in the 91st minute
Under-fire Leeds boss Daniel Farke needed an urgent response and got it via substitute Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who sparked the unlikeliest of turnarounds, pulling a scrappy goal back before winning a penalty – dispatched by Lukas Nmecha.
The visitors thought they had rescued a precious point, nothing short of what their second-half performance deserved, only for Foden to unearth a clever stoppage-time winner – lifting his side above Chelsea into second. City survive a serious scare while Leeds’ troubles worsen, marooned in the relegation zone.
More to follow.