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PHIL FODEN'S 90+ WINNER ENDS LEEDS COMEBACK; MAN CITY EDGES 3-2
Phil Foden scored a late winner as Man City edged Leeds 3-2. City squandered a 2-0 lead but Foden's heroics saved them after a stunning Leeds comeback.
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Phil Foden scored in stoppage time, securing a dramatic 3-2 victory for Manchester City against Leeds at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
Leeds had surprisingly fought back from a 2-0 halftime deficit to tie the score, putting them within reach of a much-needed three points.
That would have relieved some pressure on their manager, Daniel Farke, but Foden had other ideas.
As the game entered 10 minutes of added time, Foden's well-placed shot from just outside the box found the bottom corner.
The goal brought a sense of relief to the home fans, as City had looked in control after Josko Gvardiol added to Foden’s early goal.
Leeds' comeback was sparked by the introduction of Dominic Calvert-Lewin at halftime. He scored after a mistake by Matheus Nunes and then won a penalty, which Lukas Nmecha converted on the second try.
The wild finish stood in contrast to the first half, which City dominated.
They needed just under a minute to take the lead. Nunes passed to Bernardo Silva, who crossed for Foden to volley the ball over Lucas Perri and off the bar.
It was a terrible start for Leeds, who looked shaky every time City attacked.
James Justin made an important goal-line block to deny Foden a second goal, and Nico Gonzalez's shot was deflected wide.
Foden then forced a good save from Perri from a tight angle, and City increased their lead from the resulting corner.
Perri couldn't handle Tijjani Reijnders' cross, and Gvardiol pushed the ball into the net from close range. Leeds argued that Perri was blocked by an offside Silva, but the goal was allowed after a VAR review.
Gonzalez and Reijnders both had shots blocked before Perri saved a header from Nico O’Reilly.
City seemed comfortable, but they allowed Leeds back into the game after halftime.
Nerves started to creep in after Gianluigi Donnarumma fumbled a cross from a corner.
Leeds couldn't take advantage then, but another chance came soon after when Nunes put his defenders in trouble with a poor pass.
Nunes could have made up for his mistake as Leeds tried to get the ball to Calvert-Lewin, but he got tangled with Ruben Dias and failed to clear the ball. He accidentally set up Calvert-Lewin, who seized the opportunity.
Things got worse when Jayden Bogle headed the ball into the path of Calvert-Lewin, who was then brought down by Gvardiol.
Donnarumma saved Nmecha's penalty, but the rebound fell right to him, and he scored.
City increased the pressure, and Silva unsuccessfully appealed for a penalty after falling in the box. Pascal Struijk nearly scored an own goal in a scramble near the goal.
Erling Haaland, who was looking for his 100th Premier League goal, was kept quiet, but Foden made the difference.
PHIL FODEN'S GOAL SENSE: WHY PEP PLAYS HIM WIDE DESPITE CENTRAL PREFERENCE
Pep Guardiola agrees with Thomas Tuchel that Phil Foden excels centrally, but says he must play wide for Man City due to his crucial goal-scoring instincts.
Pep Guardiola mentioned he might still play Phil Foden as a winger, even if Thomas Tuchel sees him mainly as a central player for England.
Tuchel thinks Foden is best as a No. 10 or a false nine. Guardiola agrees that Foden shines in the middle but noted he can still score goals starting from the wing. Guardiola says Foden is willing to play as a winger when needed.
Foden scored twice in City’s 3-2 victory over Leeds. He is City’s second-highest scorer this season, with six goals in all competitions. That's more than wingers like Jeremy Doku, Savinho, and Oscar Bobb have scored combined.
Guardiola said, “I agree with Thomas. I prefer Phil close to the box, behind the striker. Players with a nose for goal need to be near the goal. He can play wide with another player inside, but I like him in central positions.
“Savio, Jeremy, and even Oscar have qualities as wingers that the other three [central players] don't. I like players who arrive and have the feeling they can score. Top teams have many players who score. If only Erling Haaland scores, we’re in trouble.”
Guardiola thinks Foden is back to his 2023-24 form, when he scored 27 goals and was named Footballer of the Year. He also said that managing Foden is a joy.
He added, “This season, Phil is back to his best. When he first trained with us at 16 or 17, we were amazed. He’s improved every year.
“He was the league's best player two years ago when we won the Premier League against West Ham. Last season was similar to the team’s overall performance.
“Phil’s growth is great for many reasons. It’s a joy and a gift to have him.
“He’s happy and eager. If I tell him, ‘Phil, you need to play here,’ even in a position that doesn’t suit him, like on the right or left wing, he’ll say, ‘I want to play right or left. I want to help the team. I want to run.
MAN CITY TARGETS FOREST MIDFIELDER ELLIOT ANDERSON IN TRANSFER RAID
Manchester City is reportedly interested in signing Nottingham Forest's dynamic midfielder Elliot Anderson next year. The 23-year-old would add quality to Guardiola's midfield.
According to a recent report in The Daily Mail, Manchester City is interested in Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. Word is, the Manchester club might try to bring the English player to Etihad Stadium next year.
Anderson is playing well this season, putting up some nice performances for Nottingham in the middle of the field. So far, the 23-year-old has one goal and one assist in 16 games for the club in all competitions.
He has done a good job protecting the defence, with 33 tackles, 20 blocks, 12 interceptions, and 12 clearances in the Premier League. He has also been accurate with his passing, completing 83.2% of his passes in the league (stats via fbref.com).
His contract with Nottingham Forest runs through the summer of 2029, so Man City will need to make a good offer if they really want to sign him next year.
Is Anderson a Smart Move for Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola?
Anderson has a lot of energy in the midfield. He likes to tackle and can make important interceptions.
He will also clear the ball when needed. Anderson mainly plays as a box-to-box midfielder, but he can also play as a number ten or as a left-winger. With his Premier League experience, he should not need much time to settle in at Man City.
Anderson would definitely add quality to Guardiola’s midfield. He has the potential to compete for a starting spot at the Etihad Stadium in the years to come.
At 23, Anderson’s best years are ahead of him, making him a solid choice for Man City in the future. He is already good enough to help them compete on all fronts. Guardiola should seriously consider trying to sign him this winter or at the end of the season.
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