Man City vs Aston Villa LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Riyad Mahrez penalty wraps up win

Manchester City return to action for the first time since being charged with over 100 breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules as they host Aston Villa this afternoon.

The Premier League holders come into the match under a cloud of scrutiny as an independent commission determines whether they are guilty of the charges and face exclusion from the top flight. City have insisted there is “irrefutable evidence” to prove their innocence and manager Pep Guardiola defended the club on Friday saying: “I am fully convinced that we will be innocent”.

On the pitch, Man City need to respond to their 1-0 defeat to Tottenham in their previous outing but a 1-1 between Arsenal and Brentford yesterday means they can close the gap on the league leaders to just three points if they defeat Aston Villa today. Meanwhile, Unai Emery’s men hope to bounce back from a 4-2 loss to Leicester last time out but should expect a difficult time of things at the Etihad Stadium.

Earlier, late goals from Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho earned Manchester United a hard-fought 2-0 victory at Leeds. It meant United leap-frogged City into second place having played two games more.

Follow all the action as Man City host Aston Villa in the Premier League, following the earlier clash between Leeds and Man Utd:

Manchester City vs Aston Villa

• Man City host Aston Villa in the Premier League, live on Sky Sports

• 61’ GOAL! Watkins pulls one back for Villa after Haaland subbed off (MCI 3-1 AVL)

• 44’ GOAL! Mahrez converts penalty after Grealish fouled (MCI 3-0 AVL)

• 39’ GOAL! Haaland sets up Gundogan to double City’s lead (MCI 2-0 AVL)

• 5' GOAL! Rodri powers in near-post header from early corner (MCI 1-0 AVL)

• Report: Marcus Rashford inspires Manchester United to late win at rivals Leeds

Manchester City FC 3 - 1 Aston Villa FC

Man City 3-1 Aston Villa

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90+2 mins: Off the bar! Aston Villa take a chance with a long ball up the pitch. It bounces kindly for Jhon Duran who sneaks in behind Manuel Akanji and meets the ball on the swivel volleying it towards goal.

It’s a rocket of shot that leaves Ederson rooted to the spot as the ball nails the crossbar and bounces clear.

Man City 3-1 Aston Villa

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90 mins: Four minutes of added time to play at the Etihad Stadium.

Man City 3-1 Aston Villa

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87 mins: Kyle Walker picks out Kevin De Bruyne with a forward pass and the playmaker spins towards goal before curling a low pass into the box.

Phil Foden arrives on the far side but Matty Cash is there to turn the ball out for a corner.

Man City 3-1 Aston Villa

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84 mins: Chance! What an opportunity for Riyad Mahrez. Kevin De Bruyne releases Julian Alvarez in behind the defence and he brings the ball into the box.

Aston Villa manage to get back into a decent shape and cut off the angle for Alvarez who instead rolls the ball to Mahrez. It sits up nicely for the arriving winger who leans back on his shot and lifts it over the crossbar!

Man City 3-1 Aston Villa

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81 mins: Save! Philippe Coutinho almost earns Villa a second goal with a glorious strike from the left wing. He rolls the ball onto his right foot and drills one at goal from 25-yards.

Ederson leaps to his left and pushes the ball onto the crossbar! It’s the first save the Man City goalkeeper has had to make.

Man City 3-1 Aston Villa

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78 mins: Manchester City break on the counter attack with Kevin De Bruyne flying down the right wing. Phil Foden is up there with him but De Bruyne’s pass is intercepted and cleared.

Man City 3-1 Aston Villa

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75 mins: Jacob Ramsey and Ashley Young are taken off by Unai Emery, Philippe Coutinho and Matty Cash replace them.

Man City 3-1 Aston Villa

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70 mins: Phil Foden comes on for Manchester City to replace Jack Grealish for the final 20 minutes of this game. It’s Foden’s first appearance in a month for City.

Man City 3-1 Aston Villa

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67 mins: Close! Jak Grealish is played into space on the inside left but a cutting Kevin De Bruyne pass. He takes the ball into the box before lifting it over to the back post where Julian Alvarez is waiting.

Ezri Konsa is aware of Alvarez and leaps ahead of him before nodding the ball out for a corner.

Man City 3-1 Aston Villa

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64 mins: Manchester City may just have one eye on their midweek game against league leaders Arsenal. They’re making more mistakes now and giving away silly fouls.

As it stands City will move within three points of the Gunners.

GOAL! Man City 3-1 Aston Villa (Watkins, 61’)⚽️

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61 mins: Is there a way back into this match for Aston Villa? Maybe.

Douglas Luiz takes the ball away from Bernardo Silva in the middle of the pitch before firing it up to Ollie Watkins. The striker drives into the vacant space before taking the ball into the box and bobbling his effort wide of Ederson to score.

Lovely finish.

Man City 3-0 Aston Villa

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60 mins: Unai Emery looks to his bench now with Lucas Digne, Emiliano Buendia and Leon Bailey all replaced. Alex Moreno, John McGinn and Jhon Duran brought on.

Man City 3-0 Aston Villa

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57 mins: A driving run down the right flank from Rodri sees him carry the ball to the byline before picking out Julian Alvarez in the middle of the box.

Alvarez turns the ball towards goal on the volley but his tame effort is kept out by Emi Martinez.

Man City 3-0 Aston Villa

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54 mins: City continue to probe down the right side with Kyle Walker providing another option through his overlapping runs. The defender combines with Riyad Mahrez who slips a pass inside to Kevin De Bruyne.

De Bruyne lifts a cross over to the opposite side of the box but sends it over everyone’s heads and out of play.

Man City 3-0 Aston Villa

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51 mins: Aston Villa need a better half than the first one. It was all too easy for Manchester City to play through them and score. The visitors already look more solid defensively but City will keep coming at them until the final whistle.

Man City 3-0 Aston Villa

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48 mins: Chance! Man City aren’t taking is easy due to their three goal lead. They work the ball down the left and send it inside to Rodri who drills a low effort at goal.

Emi Martinez leaps across and stretches for the ball, managing to get a hand there and keep it out.

Second half: Man City 3-0 Aston Villa

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Erling Haaland has been taken off at half-time by Pep Guardiola. He was receiving some treatment throughout the first half and with some big games to come Man City aren’t taking any chances on their big forward.

Julian Alvarez comes on to replace him. Manuel Akanji also replaces Ruben Dias.

Marcus Rashford inspires Manchester United to late win at rivals Leeds

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Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho struck late goals as Manchester United won 2-0 at rivals Leeds United to close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Rashford maintained his rich scoring form by heading the visitors ahead in the 80th minute and substitute Garnacho delivered a knockout blow five minutes later.

Managerless Leeds went toe-to-toe with Erik ten Hag’s side for the second time in five days after drawing 2-2 at Old Trafford on Wednesday and will feel aggrieved to have finished the game empty-handed.

Under interim boss Michael Skubala, Leeds had United on the backfoot for prolonged spells in the second half, but failed to convert a host of chances and United made them pay to climb to within five points of Arsenal.

Marcus Rashford inspires Manchester United to late win at rivals Leeds

Manchester United and Leeds condemn ‘completely unacceptable’ chanting at Premier League game

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Manchester United and Leeds United have both condemned offensive chanting at Elland Road during their Premier League match this afternoon.

Both sets of supporters could be heard provoking each other throughout Manchester United’s 2-0 victory, making reference to historic tragedies.

Manchester United supporters could be heard referencing two Leeds supporters killed in Turkey in 2000 ahead of the Whites’ Uefa Cup semi-final tie against Galatasaray.

While the home fans mentioned the Munich air disaster from 1958, which resulted in 23 fatalities after an aircraft carrying the Manchester United football team crashed.

Man Utd and Leeds condemn ‘completely unacceptable’ chanting

HT Man City 3-0 Aston Villa

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Half-time: Man City 3-0 Aston Villa

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45+3 mins: Manchester City are running rampant at the Etihad Stadium. They’re three goals to the good and haven’t even moved out of second gear yet.

The game is practically over with 45 minutes left to play. Pep Guardiola will be thinking about resting some key players ahead of their match with Arsenal during the week.

GOAL! Man City 3-0 Aston Villa (Mahrez, 45+1)⚽️

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45+1 mins: Riyad Mahrez ends up with the spot kick and blasts it past Emi Martinez to earn Manchester City a third goal before half-time.

Penalty to Man City!

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Man City 2-0 Aston Villa

44 mins: Jack Grealish cuts across the front of Jacob Ramsey as the ball is slipped into the box. There’s contact between the players and Grealish goes down.

The referee wastes no time in pointing to the spot.

Man City 2-0 Aston Villa

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42 mins: Manchester City are comfortable now. They’re bossing the game and have a two goal lead.

Kevin De Bruyne is brought down by Douglas Luiz and the referee awards a free kick to City. De Bruyne and Jack Grealish complain that Luiz hasn’t been booked before Ruben Dias comes sprinting up to protest as well.

The referee hears Dias’ protests and books him for dissent.

GOAL! Man City 2-0 Aston Villa (Gundogan, 39’)⚽️

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39 mins: Another one! Kevin De Bruyne sends the ball forward and Calum Chambers fails to deal with it. His attempted clearance just puts the ball into no-man’s land and Erling Haaland sprints over to keep it in play.

He beats Emi Martinez to the ball, cuts inside then curls a pass over to the back post where Ilkay Gundogan arrives for a tap in.

Man City 1-0 Aston Villa

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38 mins: De Bruyne lifts the ball into the middle and aims for Rodri. Boubacar Kamara sticks with him and does enough to distract the City goalscorer who nods his effort wide of the far post.

Man City 1-0 Aston Villa

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36 mins: Lucas Digne is drawn into a contest with Riyad Mahrez and brings down the winger over to the side of his own penalty area.

The Aston Villa defender earns a yellow card and City have the chance to get the ball into the box. Kevin De Bruyne is going to take this free kick.

Man City 1-0 Aston Villa

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33 mins: De Bruyne makes a run in space down the right channel and is perfectly picked out by Rodri. De Bruyne spins around Kamara and runs into the box before squaring a pass over to Erling Haaland.

Haaland peels away from Ezri Konsa but the defender intercepts the pass and boots it away.

Man City 1-0 Aston Villa

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30 mins: Man City look hungry today. Kevin De Bruyne receives the ball and carries up towards the box.

He slides a pass into the feet of Jack Grealish who rolls it onto his right foot and blasts one at goal only to be denied by Emi Martinez who palms the ball wide of the far post.

Man City 1-0 Aston Villa

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28 mins: Manchester City win a free kick and knock the ball into the box. It falls for Bernardo Silva who drills a shot at goal and strikes Ezri Konsa on the arm.

His hands were by his side and Ruben Dias was blocking his vision but VAR takes a look at a possible handball. Nothing comes from it.

Man City 1-0 Aston Villa

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25 mins: Boubacar Kamara receives the ball as Aston Villa whip a cross into the box from the left. He brings it under control before lifting a dainty pass into the middle where Emiliano Buendia leaps towards it and nods a chance wide of the nearest post.

Decent response from Aston Villa.

Man City 1-0 Aston Villa

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22 mins: Close! Another corner for City is whipped in by Mahrez. Ruben Dias gets the first touch and nods the ball into the middle where it drops for Erling Haaland.

He’s swamped by a couple of defenders but gets a shot away and lifts the effort over the crossbar!

Man City 1-0 Aston Villa

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19 mins: Mahrez and De Bruyne are linking up expertly on City’s right side. De Bruyne is getting himself into some dangerous areas but just can’t pick out the final ball.

City win a corner that is floated over to Jack Grealish. He smokes a volley at goal on the turn but his effort is deflected wide by Calum Chambers.

Man City 1-0 Aston Villa

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16 mins: Manchester City will feel aggrieved about that disallowed goal, Erling Haaland didn’t do anything wrong but the goalkeeper got the decision.

Riyad Mahrez sends a pass to the byline for Kevin De Bruyne but the Belgian can’t catch it in time to keep it in play.

Man City 1-0 Aston Villa

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13 mins: Disallowed goal! Kyle Walker lifts the ball over the top and bounces it into the penalty area. Erling Haaland makes a run past Calum Chambers and shrugs off the defender.

He’s only got eyes for the ball as Emi Martinez comes off his line and punches the ball off Haaland’s nose. The two collide and go to ground as the ball drops to Ilkay Gundogan.

He drills it into the back of the net but the referee blows for a foul against the goalkeeper.

Man City 1-0 Aston Villa

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12 mins: Save! City should be two up! Kevin De Bruyne gets the ball out on the right wing and slips a pass inside to Rodri. He threads it into the box as Ilkay Gundogan makes a cutting run.

The German midfielder hits one at goal but Emi Martinez manages to get something on the ball and tip it wide of the far post! Great attack, great save.

Man City 1-0 Aston Villa

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10 mins: Ollie Watkins makes a run in behind the Man City defence as a long ball comes over the top. Leon Bailey is up there with him and drives into the box but Watkins’ cutback comes to Rodri who brings the ball away for the home side.

Man City 1-0 Aston Villa

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7 mins: Manchester City have been under scrutiny this week after the Premier League charged them with over 100 breaches of the top-flight’s financial rules.

That off-field focus led many to believe that the champions would respond on the pitch against Aston Villa today and they’ve certainly started well.

It could be a long day for the Villans today.

GOAL! Man City 1-0 Aston Villa (Rodri, 4’)⚽️

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4 mins: Manchester City strike early! Riyad Mahrez swings in the corner ball as Rodri makes a run to the near post. The midfielder meets it in the air and guides his header past Emi Martinez to send the home side ahead!

Man City 0-0 Aston Villa

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3 mins: Man City defend Villa’s corner easily enough then work the ball up the pitch and push high from the back. Ruben Dias fizzes a cross field pass over to Jack Grealish on the left wing. He brings the ball down and wins a corner with a squared pass into the six-yard box.

Kick off: Man City 0-0 Aston Villa

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Aston Villa kick off the match and work the ball over to the left wing. Kyle Walker doesn’t look 100% fit and needed to come away from the Man City warm-up early.

Villa target him early on with a cross into the box but Aymeric Laporte is there to deflect the ball out for a corner.

Man City vs Aston Villa

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The players make their way out onto the pitch at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola has named a strong Manchester City line-up. The champions are hoping to respond after losing their previous league game 1-0 to Tottenham.

Can they collect three points and put the pressure on Arsenal?

Will Haaland score again?

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Erling Haaland has scored 18 of his 25 league goals this season at home; he’s just two short of equalling the Premier League record for home goals in a single campaign, set by both Cristiano Ronaldo and Fernando Torres in 2007/08.

Haaland’s 25 goals this season have earned City a league-high 18 points.

Aston Villa’s key man

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Ollie Watkins has five goals in his five previous meetings against the league’s reigning champions. He is looking to score in three consecutive Premier League games for the first time.

Emery vs Guardiola

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Unai Emery has yet to beat Pep Guardiola as a manager in 12 attempts with four draws and eight defeats.

But, under Emery, Aston Villa have scored at least once in each of their eight league matches.

Can they shock Man City today?

Man City vs Aston Villa

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Manchester City’s four defeats in the league this season is already more than for the whole of the 2021/22 campaign.

This game will be Pep Guardiola’s 250th Premier League match in charge of City. He has won 183.

Man City vs Aston Villa

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Aston Villa could win four consecutive away league games for the first time since a run of seven between 2008 and 2009. Only Manchester United and Arsenal have picked up more points than Villa’s 16 since the appointment of Unai Emery as head coach.

Man City vs Aston Villa

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Manchester City have lost three of their last six matches in all competitions, as many as in their previous 27. City could lose consecutive Premier League games for the first time since December 2018.

Man City vs Aston Villa

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Manchester City are on a run of 12 consecutive Premier League home victories over Aston Villa.

However, after a 1-1 draw at Villa Park earlier this season, the Villans could avoid defeat against City in both league meetings for the first time since 2000-01.

FT Leeds 0-2 Man Utd

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That defeat for Leeds means they’re hovering on the edge of the relegation zone. If Everton defeat Liverpool in the Merseyside derby tomorrow night then the Whites will drop into the bottom three.

For now Manchester United are up to second in the table but they’ll lose that spot if Manchester City avoid losing to Aston Villa in the second Premier League game of the day.

Kick off for that one is just over half an hour away.

Full-time: Leeds 0-2 Man Utd

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90+4 mins: It was a tough outing for Manchester United who had to keep an aggressive and determined Leeds at bay for the majority of the game.

The home side ran out of gas towards the end of the game which allowed Marcus Rashford to get on the end of a Luke Shaw cross to head Man Utd in front.

Alejandro Garnacho came off the bench to add a second and secure all three points for the visiting team. Erik ten Hag’s men move up to second in the table and just five points behind leaders Arsenal.

Leeds 0-2 Man Utd

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90 mins: Disallowed goal! Bruno Fernandes slides the ball in behind the Leeds defence and plays Marcus Rashford inot the box. He collects the ball and smokes it past Illan Meslier to score but the offside flag goes up.

VAR takes a look and confirms the decision. There’s going to be four minutes of added time to play.

Leeds 0-2 Man Utd

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88 mins: Two goals in five minutes have been Leeds’ undoing. Can they strike back with less than five minutes of the 90 to play? It seems unlikely but Manchester United have just do it.

The home side win a free kick in the final third and substitute Sam Greenwood whips it into the box. Max Wober leaps towards the ball but can’t control his header and Man Utd poke it out for a corner.

GOAL! Leeds 0-2 Man Utd (Garnacho, 85’)⚽️

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85 mins: It’s a double blow for Leeds! Man Utd win the ball in midfield and work it to Wout Weghorst. He spins and slides the ball over to Alejandro Garnacho on the left wing.

Garnacho drives up the pitch, cuts into the penalty area then curls his effort past Illan Meslier to make Man Utd’s lead comfortable.

That should secure them the points.

Leeds 0-1 Man Utd

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83 mins: Marcus Rashford’s incredible scoring record goes on and he may just have sent Man Utd up to second place in the Premier League table. He’s got 21 goals this season and it was a wonderful delivery from Luke Shaw too.

Can Leeds respond? They deserve at least a point for this performance.

GOAL! Leeds 0-1 Man Utd (Rashford, 80’)⚽️

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80 mins: Gamechanger! Marcel Sabitzer switches the play with a cross field pass over to Luke Shaw on the left wing. He brings the ball down, holds off a defender then whips a cross into the middle of the box.

Marcus Rashford runs through the lines, meets the ball in the air and nods it into the top corner!

Manchester United take the lead with 10 minutes to play.

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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77 mins: Save! Crysencio Summerville gets half a yard on Lisandro Martinez and manages to slip in behind the Man Utd defender. He brings the ball under control inside the box and fizzes a low effort at goal from a tight angle.

With the ball coming across him, David De Gea sticks out his right boot and tips it wide of the far post!

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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74 mins: Leeds need to make sure they remain switched on. They’ve been fantastic so far but look a little leggy. They certainly aren’t pressing with as much gusto as they previously had.

Wilfried Gnonto is full of energy though. He drives the ball across the box and over to the right wing. He looks to play it inside to Crysencio Summerville but his pass is intercepted and Man Utd work it clear.

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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71 mins: Manchester United are seeing more of the ball now as time ticks on. Leeds are trying to keep some energy in reserve for the final 10 minutes.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka comes on to replace Diogo Dalot for the visitors as Brenden Aaronson replaces Jack Harrison for Leeds.

Man City vs Aston Villa line-ups

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Man City XI: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Laporte, Rodrigo, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Bernardo, Mahrez, Grealish, Haaland

Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Young, Konsa, Chambers, Digne, J. Ramsey, Douglas Luiz, Kamara, Buendia, Bailey, Watkins

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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67 mins: Lisandro Martinez floats a long ball over the top and picks out Marcus Rashford. He brings the ball down before slipping a pass into the box for Garnacho.

Ayling is aware of the danger though and slides over to knock the ball out of play off the arriving Man Utd winger.

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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64 mins: Off the crossbar! Manchester United burst into life with Garnacho weaving the ball into the box from the left. He pulls it back to Fred who lays the ball across to Diogo Dalot.

The right-back lets fly with a strike from range and rattles the crossbar! Illan Meslier was beaten all ends up there but the upright comes to his rescue.

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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63 mins: Erik ten Hag makes a couple of changes for Man Utd now. Tyrell Malacia and Jadon Sancho are taken off with Lisandro Martinez and Alejandro Garnacho introduced.

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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60 mins: The home side win consecutive corners with the second one getting whipped into the box by Jack Harrison. Bruno Fernandes gets to the initial ball and volleys it away but Leeds recover the ball and look for a way back into the box.

Summerville and Gnonto combine to gift the ball to Rutter but his flick into the middle is booted clear.

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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57 mins: Leeds make the first move in calling for reinforcements as Georginio Rutter comes on for his debut to replace Patrick Bamford at the top of the pitch.

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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54 mins: Leeds have already had four shots since the second half started compared to none from Man Utd. The visitors are struggling to string any sort of attack together.

Bruno Fernandes and Max Wober come together with Wober handing Fernandes off with a palm to the face. The Man Utd midfielder goes to ground and receives a lot of stick from the Leeds fans in the crowd.

He’s fine to play on.

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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51 mins: Close! Leeds are knocking on the door. Jack Harrison curls a free kick into the box that Bruno Fernandes nods out as far as Luke Ayling.

He follows up with a shot from the front edge of the box but Luke Shaw manages to deflect it wide of goal!

Leeds’ corner is then dealt with by the visitors.

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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48 mins: Save! Luke Shaw loses the ball and Leeds burst quickly up the pitch. The ball comes to Crysencio Summerville who spins towards goal and drills one at David De Gea from the edge of the box.

His effort is on target but the goalkeeper dives across and palms it wide of the goal. The resultant corner is played short and Harry Maguire manages to put off Weston McKennie who guides the cross wide when it comes in.

Second half: Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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Leeds get the game back underway at Elland Road. There hasn’t been any changes in personnel from either team so it’s as you were for the start of the second half.

Man City vs Aston Villa

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Coming up at the conclusion of this match between Leeds and Man Utd is the final Premier League game of the day as Manchester City host Aston Villa.

The team news for this one is out in around half an hours time and dedicated coverage starts after the end of the game at Elland Road.

HT Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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How crucial will Illan Meslier’s save be come the end of the match?

All three of Manchester United’s chances have fallen to Bruno Fernandes but he hasn’t been able to take any of them. Will that change in the next 45 minutes?

HT Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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Half-time: Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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45+3 mins: Leeds created some fine chances in the first half but the best one fell to Man Utd’s Bruno Fernandes right at the end of the half.

His effort was stopped by Illan Meslier and the teams head into the break on level terms. This match is delicately poised.

All to play for in the second half.

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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45+1 mins: Save! Leeds give the ball away to Bruno Fernandes who’s free to storm into the penalty area. He takes his time before lacing a shot towards the far corner.

Illan Meslier holds his ground before sticking out a leg and deflecting the ball wide of the target.

That was Man Utd’s best chance of the half!

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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45 mins: Three minutes of added time to play before the end of the first half.

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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44 mins: Chance! Leeds come within inches of the opening goal. The ball comes over the ball into the box and Crysencio Summerville brings it down ahead of Tyrell Malacia.

He shoots but is denied by David De Gea’s outstretched right hand. The ball comes back to him but a scramble just off the goal line results in Man Utd booting the ball clear!

So close from the Leeds midfielder.

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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41 mins: Weston McKennie is shown a yellow card for his tackle on Rashford and becomes the latest player to go in the book, that’s Firpo, McKennie and Fred all on yellow cards.

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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38 mins: Bruno Fernandes weaves and twists his way up to the byline before flicking the ball into the box. His pass hits Tyler Adams and loops up into the air before Illan Meslier claims it.

Chance! Leeds get the ball rolling again but Marcus Rashford nicks it high up the pitch and releases the ball to Fernandes befire getting cleaned out by Weston McKennie.

Fernandes lets fly from the edge of the box but can’t find a way past Meslier who clings onto the ball low down to his left.

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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35 mins: An awkward moment for Harry Maguire sees him charged down by Jack Harrison and lose the ball inside his own final third. Harrison carries the ball into the penalty area but Maguire recovers well and a nicely-timed tackle gets the ball back.

He sends it over to Tyrell Malacia who comes under pressure from Tyler Adams before accidently elbowing the Leeds midfielder in the face trying to hold him off.

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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32 mins: This match hasn’t settled down at all. Every player is giving it everything to try and win the ball or slip in a pass or make a clearance.

Man Utd win a throw in Luke Ayling strides away with the ball, Tyrell Malacia grabs his shirt wanting it back but the defender kicks off and the referee has to calm things down.

Neither team is giving an inch here.

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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29 mins: Wilfried Gnonto has a scrap with Diogo Dalot on the left wing but comes away with the ball in his possession. He cuts inside and gets hacked down by Marcel Sabitzer.

Leeds’ free kick is swung into the middle by Jack Harrison but a Wout Weghorst header sends the ball out to Luke Ayling. He tries to recycle it back into the penalty area but overhits the pass and puts the ball out for a goal kick.

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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26 mins: The set piece is about 30-yards out from goal with Wilfried Gnonto and Jack Harrison debating what to do. In the end the ball is gently flicked into the middle of the box and Man Utd clear it without too much trouble.

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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24 mins: Manchester United haven’t really got into the game at all. Marcus Rashford has been isolated and Luke Ayling is doing a fine job of keeping the in form striker quiet.

Marcel Sabitzer is punished for an awkward tackle on Patrick Bamford and Leeds have the chance to get the ball into the box from a free kick.

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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21 mins: Shot! Bruno Fernandes releases the ball over to the right wing where it’s recovered by Jadon Sancho who drives down the line.

The winger pulls it back to Fernandes as he arrives on the edge of the box. Fernandes touches the ball into the penalty area then pulls his effort wide of the far post!

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

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18 mins: Junior Firpo picks up the first yellow card of the game for a silly challenge on Jadon Sancho. The Leeds left-back stretches into a tackle and completely misses the ball before taking Sancho’s legs out from under him.

Man Utd have had plenty of the ball but they’re not comfortable in possession. Leeds are closing them down quickly and throwing in some hefty tackles.

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

14:17 , Michael Jones

15 mins: It’s been a frenetic start to this game with Leeds winning a free kick and whipping the ball quickly into the box before David De Gea hurridly boots it clear.

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

14:13 , Michael Jones

11 mins: Luke Ayling and Crysenico Summerville combine on Leed’s right wing winning a throw deep in Man Utd’s half. The visitors defend it well as the ball comes into the box but Wout Weghorst is unable to hold up play when the clearance comes up the pitch to him.

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

14:08 , Michael Jones

8 mins: A quick attack from the visitors sees them work the ball up to Wout Weghorst who holds it up before slipping a pass across to Bruno Fernandes.

Fernandes plays the ball into the right side of the box where Jadon Sancho looks to square one into the six-yard area but has his pass intercepted.

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

14:07 , Michael Jones

6 mins: Weston McKennie lunges into a well-timed tackle on Tyrell Malacia to halt his forward run. The Man Utd defender lands awkwardly on the deck and needs a bit of treatment.

Leeds have started strongly here, they’re almost bullying Man Utd.

Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

14:05 , Michael Jones

3 mins: Manchester United look to have set up with a back three with Tyrell Malacia pushing into midfield.

Leeds are pressing with intensity and ferocity. They want to impose themselves on the game and Tyler Adams opitimises that with a heavy challenge on Jadon Sancho.

Chance! Leeds whip the ball into the box from the left wing and force David De Gea into a low save. The ball bobbles out to Crysencio Summerville inside the penalty area but he’s pressured by Malacia and lifts his effort over the crossbar!

Kick off: Leeds 0-0 Man Utd

14:01 , Michael Jones

Manchester United kick off the match at Elland Road knowing they need a better start to the one at Old Trafford where Leeds took the lead inside the first minute.

The ball comes back to Harry Maguire who is pressed immediately by Patrick Bamford but the Man Utd captain calmly knocks it back to David De Gea.

Leeds vs Man Utd

13:57 , Michael Jones

Here come the teams.

There’s a rare Premier League start for Manchester United captain Harry Maguire who leads out the visitors at Elland Road this afternoon.

Leeds will move four points clear of the relegation zone if they manage to defeat the Red Devils today but if Man Utd win they’ll move up to second in the table ahead of Pep Guardiola’s Man City.

Pre-match thoughts of Illan Meslier

13:54 , Michael Jones

“It is very rare to play two times in the same way. It is a second battle and now we play at home we want to beat them.

“We have analysed the first game and are ready. We want to start like we did in the last game so we will be ready to be aggressive from the beginning.

“We want the fans to make a lot of noise because it is important for us to feel they are with us.”

Erik ten Hag on team changes

13:51 , Michael Jones

“One part is rotation another part is tactics. Harry [Maguire] is one for one as Raphael [Varane] has played a lot of games, Harry is a big part of our squad, is ready and training very well.

“If Jadon Sancho is fit and in the right shape then he always has to play, he always has to play because he has magnificent qualities. He is creative and can win football games for you.

“He [Wout Weghorst] has a big part in what Marcus Rashford is doing but we want more box arrivals and finishing. We have to get used to his movements and bring him into the right place.”

Feyenoord’s Arne Slot explains why he will not take Leeds manager job

13:47 , Michael Jones

Arne Slot has confirmed he will not be leaving Feyenoord after Leeds United registered their interest in the Dutch manager.

The Independent reported on Thursday that the 44-year-old was deeply considering the proposal from the Whites to succeed Jesse Marsch at Elland Road after the American was sacked after less than a year in charge.

But Slot was uncertain about the timing to move on, given the Rotterdam club lie top of the Eredivisie and in the chase for a treble.

Feyenoord’s Arne Slot explains why he will not take Leeds job

Erik ten Hag gives verdict on Manchester United’s rising star Alejandro Garnacho

13:43 , Michael Jones

Erik ten Hag sees Alejandro Garnacho’s emotional side as a strength and hopes the nascent Manchester United teenager starts to contribute more goals.

The 18-year-old has progressed through the ranks since joining the academy from Atletico Madrid in 2020, playing a starring role in last season’s FA Youth Cup triumph.

Garnacho made his first-team debut towards the end of the campaign and endured a bumpy start to life under Ten Hag, who was angered by the teenager’s attitude during the pre-season tour.

But the Argentina youth international won his boss around and made his 22nd appearance of the campaign on Wednesday, when he missed two great chances to score in the 2-2 comeback draw against fierce rivals Leeds.

Erik ten Hag gives verdict on Manchester United’s rising star Alejandro Garnacho

Impact player

13:39 , Michael Jones

Crysencio Summerville has three goals and an assist in his last five Premier League starts. Can he help Leeds defeat Manchester United today?

Radiant Rashford

13:35 , Michael Jones

Marcus Rashford has scored 12 goals in 14 appearances since the World Cup - the most of any player in that period across the top five European leagues.

Leeds’ star man?

13:31 , Michael Jones

Wilfried Gnonto could become the third Leeds player to score home and away against Manchester United, emulating Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Mark Viduka.

He has scored four goals in his last seven games for Leeds across all competitions and will be a threat this afternoon.

Man Utd looking for a clean sheet

13:27 , Michael Jones

All five of Manchester United’s away wins this campaign have been by a single-goal margin and the Red Devils are on a run of five consecutive Premier League games without a clean sheet.

Can Erik ten Hag’s men batten down the hatches this afternoon?

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