Ex-Benfica stars shine at Leeds–City, piling pressure on Gyokeres | OneFootball

Manchester City is getting closer and closer to the top of the Premier League. On the afternoon of last Saturday, February 28, the team managed by Pep Guardiola and featuring a duo of former Benfica players in the squad, won by the narrowest margin (1-0) against Leeds United.

In a season where the Citizens have experienced some ups and downs, the Manchester side took an important step towards winning the English championship. At Leeds’ ground, the Catalan coach started Bernardo Silva – linked with Atlético Madrid – and Rúben Dias, both of whom were key to securing the victory.

Playing with some absences, such as Erling Haaland, Manchester City started the match stronger, however, they were unable to turn their chances into goals, which in turn gave Leeds increasing confidence to attack Gianluigi Donnarumma’s goal.

Nevertheless, after much persistence from the Citizens, the goal finally came right at the end of the first half. In the 45+2nd minute, Antoine Semenyo, one of the English side’s winter signings, managed to beat the opposing goalkeeper. The narrow lead remained unchanged until the end of the match.

Thus, Pep Guardiola’s club continues to enjoy a good run of form, getting closer to their season’s objective. After 28 rounds, Manchester City has created a comfortable gap to the third-placed team and, with 39 points collected, is putting even more pressure on leaders Arsenal (61).

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