Foden’s Last-Minute Winner Rescues Man City in 3–2 Thriller Against Leeds
Manchester City kept their Premier League title hopes alive with a dramatic 3–2 victory over Leeds United at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, closing the gap to leaders Arsenal to four points.
Pep Guardiola’s men entered the contest under pressure, having suffered a disappointing 2–1 defeat to Newcastle United the previous weekend. Determined to respond, City flew out of the blocks and took control of the first half, thanks to goals from Phil Foden and Joško Gvardiol, who put them 2–0 ahead.
But Leeds United refused to roll over.
In a shocking turnaround, the visitors clawed their way back into the match. Substitute Dominic Calvert-Lewin pulled one back before Felix Nmecha completed the comeback with a stunning equaliser that silenced the Etihad.
Just when the game seemed destined for a share of the spoils, up stepped Phil Foden, once again the hero of the day.
The England international curled home a 91st-minute winner, securing all three points for City and reigniting their chase for the top spot.
City now sit on 25 points after 13 games, just as the league anticipates Sunday’s blockbuster clash between Arsenal and Chelsea, a match that could further reshape the title race.
OPINION: In Chaotic Moments, Man City Still Rely on Foden’s Magic
If Manchester City prove anything season after season, it’s that champions are defined not just by dominant wins, but by their ability to survive chaos. And in moments of pressure, Phil Foden has become Guardiola’s most reliable spark.
His brace didn’t just secure three points—it reminded the league why City remain a constant threat regardless of form dips.
Foden is no longer simply City’s “young talent”; he is becoming their clutch performer, the one who steps up when rhythm fades and the match demands character.
But this match also exposed something important: City’s defence remains vulnerable when intensity drops. Conceding a two-goal lead at home to a Leeds side fighting for stability should concern Guardiola.
Still, champions dig deep, and City showed that resilience—flawed but relentless.
And as the title race tightens, one thing is clear:
If City are to chase down Arsenal, Foden’s form might be their greatest weapon.
