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Man City Wins 3-2 vs Leeds Amid Donnarumma Controversy

Published 3 December 2025

Manchester City secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Leeds United in the Premier League on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium, maintaining their position in the title race despite a dramatic second-half comeback attempt by the visitors. The win came amid controversy surrounding goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who received a yellow card for dissent late in the match and now sits just one caution away from becoming the first goalkeeper in league history to earn a suspension for accumulating five bookings.

The game began with City asserting dominance, taking the lead after just 59 seconds through Phil Foden, who finished a cross from Matheus Nunes inside the box. Josko Gvardiol added a second goal before halftime, capitalizing on City's fluid attacking play that pinned Leeds deep with high fullbacks and central rotations from wingers Jeremy Doku and Foden supporting striker Erling Haaland. City registered 14 shots in the opening 45 minutes while holding 67 percent possession, leaving Leeds struggling to escape their own half.

Leeds manager Daniel Farke responded at the break by substituting wingers Wilfried Gnonto and Dan James for an extra center back and pushing forward Dominic...

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