Overview
- Manchester City beat Leeds United 1-0 at Elland Road as Antoine Semenyo scored in first-half stoppage time from Rayan Aït-Nouri’s low cross.
- Erling Haaland missed the match through injury, and Semenyo led the line as City secured a vital away win.
- City remain five points behind Arsenal with nine matches left, holding a game in hand in the Premier League race.
- Semenyo has six goals and two assists in his first 11 City appearances, totaling 14 league goals this season across Bournemouth and City.
- Signed from Bournemouth for a reported £64 million, Semenyo and fellow January arrival Marc Guehi are credited by analysts with sharpening City’s attack and resilience, as Semenyo notes he is learning to stay calmer on the ball under Guardiola.