sports
February 28, 2026
Manchester City close gap to two points at top after Semenyo sinks Leeds
For those wondering if Manchester City are overreliant on Erling Haaland, they offered a riposte at Leeds. It was neither a fluid nor entertaining victory but importantly it closed the gap at the top to two points, increasing the pressure on Arsenal in the process.

TL;DR
- Manchester City defeated Leeds to reduce the league gap to two points.
- Antoine Semenyo scored the winning goal for City, his 14th of the season.
- The match saw a temporary stoppage for Muslim players to break their fast during Ramadan.
- Emotions ran high at the end of the game, resulting in confrontations and a red card for Leeds manager Daniel Farke.
- City endured periods of pressure, particularly in the first half, but ultimately held on for the win.
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