Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was left frustrated after a stoppage-time goal from Phil Foden condemned his team to a 2-1 defeat at home to Leeds United, with the visitors' second-half revival suggesting they are capable of climbing back up the Premier League table.
Leeds boss Daniel Farke has come under criticism for a lack of adventure in certain areas of play but he was almost rewarded after changing tactics and formation at halftime that almost reversed their fortunes. After a change of strategy, Leeds rallied with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring immediately after the restart.
The goal gave Leeds hope, and manager Daniel Farke said Gianluigi Donnarumma's apparent injury was "within the rules". "It is not the elephant in the room," Farke said. "It looks like a massive turning point in Leeds' season." However, City found some brilliance to get away with one this afternoon.
The defeat means Manchester City are now five points off the top of the Premier League table after back-to-back losses.
Leeds boss Daniel Farke has come under criticism for a lack of adventure in certain areas of play but he was almost rewarded after changing tactics and formation at halftime that almost reversed their fortunes. After a change of strategy, Leeds rallied with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring immediately after the restart.
The goal gave Leeds hope, and manager Daniel Farke said Gianluigi Donnarumma's apparent injury was "within the rules". "It is not the elephant in the room," Farke said. "It looks like a massive turning point in Leeds' season." However, City found some brilliance to get away with one this afternoon.
The defeat means Manchester City are now five points off the top of the Premier League table after back-to-back losses.
. They've been dominatin' like there's no tomorrow, but Leeds gave 'em a run for their money. I mean, you can't fault the visitors for adaptin' and changin' things up at halftime - it shows they're willin' to think outside the box. And that Donnarumma injury drama? Yeah, it's a bit sketchy, even if Farke says it was "within the rules" 
. It just highlights how unpredictable this league is, and how one moment can change the momentum of a match. City needs to regroup and refocus - they're lookin' a bit shaky at the moment 
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. They've got so much talent on paper, but somehow they can't get it together when it matters most. Foden scoring in stoppage time is just crazy luck 
. You've got to give it to Leeds though, they showed some real grit and determination after that halftime change. I'm loving their underdog vibe 
. And Farke's not being too hard on himself either, which is nice to see 
. The bigger question is what's going on with Pep? Is he getting a bit too comfortable at the top? Shouldn't be, but you never know 
. Can City get their mojo back and take some points off United soon?
his team just threw it away at home... what's going on with Phil Foden, that stoppage-time goal was a total fluke 
! Leeds United is giving City some major headaches and they can't even get their own strategy straight 
Daniel Farke got some flak for changing tactics mid-game, but I think he might be onto something 
... and Gianluigi Donnarumma's injury claim? 
Manchester City is definitely feeling the pressure now 
Pep Guardiola's face 
was a sight to behold when that stoppage-time goal went in! Foden's strike was absolute madness - who expects that from Phil? Leeds totally deserved their win, they really showed some fight and determination. Farke got his tactics right at halftime, big credit to him for making those changes.
but whatever city fans will just have to deal with it for now. can't say i'm surprised tho, leeds were always gonna be a tricky opponent. still, 5 points off the top is like, woah 
i mean pep guardiola must be literally dying inside right now 
that goal from calvert-lewin was insane 
. I think Leeds gave them a run for their money, especially in the second half. They showed they can compete with the big boys 
... for now 
how does he do it every time?? anyway back 2 leeds, i think daniel farke did sumthin rite changin tactics and formation at halftime seemed 2 work 
city's in a tough spot now w/ 5 points off the top lol guess u gotta stay focused 
. They changed their tactics at halftime and it paid off big time. It's like they're saying, "Hey, we can adapt and still give a good fight!" 
how did city not see that coming? leeds were down and out, but then they changed it up at halftime and suddenly they're on top of the game... farke's got to get some credit for that tactical shift 
! I mean, come on, Leeds basically robbed them blind. That second-half turnaround was like watching a different team out there 
. Still, Leeds' revival shows they're not out of the woods yet – we might see them make a push for Europe after all 
, dan farke's tactics changes really paid off. but man city still got some fight left in 'em 