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Manchester Metropolis tackle Leeds at Elland Street on Saturday night and so they discover themselves two factors behind Liverpool within the Premier League desk after the Reds triumphed over Newcastle 1-0 within the lunchtime kick-off.
There isn’t any room for slip-ups and Pep Guardiola’s males must win in Yorkshire if they’re to maneuver one step nearer to retaining their title. At this stage and on the stage which the 2 title-chasing groups are acting at, a draw would really feel like a defeat.
As they struggle on a number of fronts, their epic midweek Champions League thriller in opposition to Actual Madrid ended with Metropolis claiming a memorable 4-3 victory however what has that 90 minutes taken out of them? With the return leg in opposition to Madrid coming simply 4 days after their journey to face Leeds, might the English champions take their eye off the ball?
For the Whites, not solely do they wish to derail Metropolis’s title cost however – barely out of nowhere – they’ve discovered themselves dragged again right into a relegation battle. They did earn themselves a valuable level in opposition to Crystal Palace on Monday however with Man Metropolis, Arsenal and Chelsea their subsequent three fixtures, a five-point buffer to Everton might rapidly disappear for Jesse Marsch’s troops, so they are going to know they should struggle for every thing because the season attracts to an in depth.
Comply with all of the motion from a crunch match at Elland Street beneath following the conclusion of the 3pm KOs:
FT: Leeds 0-4 Man Metropolis
Right here was Gabriel Jesus’ aim which put the sport past any doubt as Manchester Metropolis went 3-0 up within the closing phases.
Dylan Terry30 April 2022 19:35
FT: Leeds 0-4 Man Metropolis
Full-time: Manchester Metropolis reply to Liverpool’s win with a victory of their very own.
They have been made to work exhausting for it for the most effective a part of an hour after Rodri gave them an early lead. Leeds had their moments within the match earlier than Nathan Ake tucked residence the guests’ second. Gabriel Jesus made it three with a sensible end after a second help of the afternoon from Phil Foden. And Fernandinho thumped residence a fourth late on.
A very good efficiency from the champions. They return to the highest of the desk.
Dylan Terry30 April 2022 19:33
GOAL! Leeds 0-4 Man Metropolis (Fernandinho, 90+3)
90+3 minutes: Fernandino with a uncommon aim!
Sterling goes down searching for a penalty and when referee Paul Tierney says no, Fernandinho steps onto the ball and thumps it into the underside nook.
And that’s the ultimate motion.
Dylan Terry30 April 2022 19:27
Leeds 0-3 Man Metropolis
90 minutes: Leeds ought to have had a comfort. Dan James goes spherical Ederson however his effort is blocked on the road.
Gundogan then heads simply vast on the different finish, earlier than Ederson denies Gelhardt with a superb save together with his foot.
Might have been three objectives within the final three assaults. As it’s, it’s nonetheless 3-0.
And there may be three minutes of stoppage time. Of which we’ve already had one.
Dylan Terry30 April 2022 19:26
Leeds 0-3 Man Metropolis
88 minutes: Ought to have been 4. Bernardo Silva finds Cancelo in acres of house and the full-back is one-on-one with Meslier. He’s caught in two minds and as an alternative blasts the ball straight on the Leeds keeper.
The house facet so, so open now.
Dylan Terry30 April 2022 19:22
Leeds 0-3 Man Metropolis
87 minutes: Leeds go in the hunt for a comfort as Raphinha lays it into Gelhardt. He tries a low cross from the fitting facet of the penalty space however Laporte blocks simply his his leg.
Metropolis again on the ball. Sapping the vitality out of the match.
Dylan Terry30 April 2022 19:20
Leeds 0-3 Man Metropolis
85 minutes: Man Metropolis professionally seeing out this recreation now. They’ve Actual Madrid in 4 days time, I don’t blame them.
It’s been a spirited show from Leeds, however they’ve lacked any type of leading edge within the closing third.
Dylan Terry30 April 2022 19:19
Leeds 0-3 Man Metropolis
83 minutes: SUB! Additionally a change for Leeds as Sam Greenwood comes on for Rodrigo.
Dylan Terry30 April 2022 19:17
Leeds 0-3 Man Metropolis
83 minutes: SUB! As I say that, right here comes Fernandinho. He replaces Rodri – the scorer of Manchester Metropolis’s opening aim.
Dylan Terry30 April 2022 19:17
Leeds 0-3 Man Metropolis
82 minutes: It’s taken me 80 minutes to keep in mind that Kevin de Bruyne isn’t enjoying for Manchester Metropolis, such is the standard and depth of their squad.
Kyle Walker, Riyad Mahrez and Fernandinho among the many different gamers who haven’t featured at this time.
Dylan Terry30 April 2022 19:16
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