Leeds United Vs Man City — leeds united vs man city: Semenyo seals 1-0 win
Antoine Semenyo’s strike settled leeds united vs man city as Manchester City beat Leeds United 1-0 at Elland Road, with the club without the injured Erling Haaland and moving to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Semenyo decides at Elland Road
January signing Antoine Semenyo scored the only goal in a tense 1-0 win against Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday. Semenyo reacted quickest to latch on to Rayan Ait-Nouri's cross and converted with aplomb in what the report describes as a real poacher's finish that silenced a raucous and rowdy crowd.
Haaland absent, injured
City were without the injured Erling Haaland for the match. The piece notes Manchester City have often been accused of being too reliant on Erling Haaland this season, and that there are signs that could be changing as Semenyo takes on more goalscoring responsibility.
Leeds United Vs Man City outcome
The victory moved City to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal. The Gunners host Chelsea on Sunday, and with Arsenal and City due to meet in April, Arsenal will feel City's presence close behind, the coverage says.
Reactions from Semenyo and Guardiola
“It means everything, ” said 26-year-old Semenyo. “We just want to win with our games on our side and, whatever Arsenal do, we just have to wait and see. We just need to control what we can control, win our games, and we will see what happens. ”
Pep Guardiola strode on to the pitch after the match and blew kisses in the direction of his family in the stands. That will also have contained a large dose of smugness towards the Leeds fans, who had been throwing insults towards him during the game, the Spaniard.
Guardiola added: “We made a lot of passes that we needed to do to survive without much intention to attack. The reaction was amazing - unbelievable with the goal we scored. A complete game in a tough, tough place, and 10 games left in the Premier League. Time to be decisive. Now we are building these players and they have a long, long time here. It is important for the future for the club. ”
Form, signings and statistics
Since signing from Bournemouth for £62. 5m, Semenyo has scored six goals in 11 appearances, making him the club's top scorer this year and easing the goalscoring burden on Haaland. Semenyo's arrival has coincided with an impressive run of form for Pep Guardiola's side: four league wins in a row and one loss in seven games have helped them pile the pressure on long-time leaders Arsenal.
