Before the match, it was mostly about Erling Braut Haaland. Because it was in the city of Leeds that Haaland was born, when his father Alf-Inge Håland played at the club. Alf-Inge has later also represented Manchester City.
In 2022, the son was back at Elland Road in the Premier League – and it was the away team Manchester City who completely dominated.
In the 44th minute of the match, Kevin de Bruyne received the ball and passed to Riyad Mahrez whose shot was saved by goalkeeper Illan Meslier, but on the return Rodri stepped forward and rolled in 1-0.
In that half, Manchester City extended the lead. This time it was Leeds who were sloppy in the defensive game. Jack Grealish found Haaland who coolly slotted in 2-0. Minutes later, the Norwegian also made it 3-0 in a match that ended with an away victory, 3-1.
With tonight’s new goals, Erling Braut Haaland has now scored 20 goals in 15 games in the Premier League.
Manchester City remains second in the table, with five points up on league leaders Arsenal.