Antoine Semenyo scored the decisive goal as Manchester City defeated Leeds United 1-0 at Elland Road. The forward converted a cross from Rayan Aït-Nouri in first-half stoppage time. Meanwhile City moved to within two points of leaders Arsenal, reaching 59 points in the standings.
Pep Guardiola managed City without injured striker Erling Haaland, yet the team dominated possession. Leeds created chances, including near-misses by Dominic Calvert-Lewin, but failed to score. After the match, Leeds manager Daniel Farke received a red card for dissent.
Liverpool’s Set-Piece Dominance
Meanwhile Liverpool overwhelmed West Ham United 5-2 at Anfield, boosting their Champions League hopes. Hugo Ekitike opened the scoring from a corner in the fifth minute, followed by Virgil van Dijk’s header and Alexis Mac Allister’s volley, all from set pieces.
West Ham responded with goals from Tomás Soucek and Valentin Castellanos, narrowing the gap twice. However Cody Gakpo restored Liverpool’s lead, and Axel Disasi’s own goal sealed the win. Arne Slot’s side climbed to fifth place, exploiting West Ham’s defensive vulnerabilities.
Impact on the Table
These results intensified the Premier League competition. City pressured Arsenal ahead of their next fixture, while Liverpool maintained momentum in their European pursuit. Both matches showcased tactical discipline and opportunistic finishing amid a busy schedule.