A general view of Elland Road
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Follow live coverage as Leeds United take on Manchester City in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are defending champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola’s side are favorites to win it again boasting one of the best teams in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, having done so in the Champions League final last season and are hoping to add a domestic title to that won at Porto.
Liverpool were winners in 2020, ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to put them to the test at the end of the season too as Manchester United look to be back in the league. image of the title with the return of Cristiano Ronaldo. at his former club this summer.
It’s not just about the action at the top with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to defend against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We’ll bring you all of today’s game action and updates in the live blog below:
Leeds United v Manchester City
Ederson pushes the ball away, but Dallas goes back into the danger zone. It spills over onto Raphinha, who crosses again, but City fend off the pressure from Leeds again!
Leeds United v Manchester City
Dallas plays Raphinha down the right, and he crosses with his right foot. Laporte is on the way as he kicks the ball in behind for a Leeds corner.
Leeds United v Manchester City
CHECKED IN!!! Cancelo chooses Jesus with a ball beauty from right to left, and the striker cuts inside before firing a low shot directly at Meslier!
Leeds United v Manchester City
Klich runs into space and passes Dallas, closing in on the back post. Gundogan arrives first, and Laporte clears under pressure from Raphinha.
Leeds United v Manchester City
Phillips counters and puts Raphinha in space. He rushes into the box and cuts for Dallas, but he goes over the ball and City can clear!
Leeds United v Manchester City
Leeds United v Manchester City
Ayling rounds Rodri, but wins the ball and finds Phillips. He looks like he’s playing Raphinha, but it’s just a little behind him and luck is gone!
Leeds United v Manchester City
Leeds United v Manchester City
FINISHED!!! Ayling’s cross into the box comes out of the penalty area and Firpo picks it up in space before launching his effort over the bar!
Leeds United v Manchester City
Harrison passes it wide to Raphinha, who keeps the ball in play and it comes back to Dallas. The city is clear, but Leeds attack spells are really pulling the crowd here!