Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League after a comfortable 4-0 victory at Elland Road on Saturday evening. Although the result flattered the Blues, the differential in class was plain to see. City took the lead after just 13 minutes. Rodri's glancing header from a well executed free kick gave Meslier no hope.

Eager not to fall further behind, Leeds dug in. Not only did they frustrate their opponents, but they created chances of their own. Unfortunately, the quality in the final third was sadly lacking. City doubled their lead just after half-time from another set piece. Foden's deep inswinging corner found Dias. The Leeds defence stood static as he headed the ball back into the Leeds penalty area. Ake responded quickest, hooking the ball in, from close range.

Leeds had a guilt edged opportunity to reduce the deficit straight after, but a City deflection saved them from what would have been a magical goal from Raphinha. Gabrial Jesus added a third on 78 minutes when Foden's through ball sliced through the Leeds Utd defence, and Fernandinho's long range drive deep into stoppage time gave them a fourth.

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
		Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper
		Dallas, Stuart Defender
		Ayling, Luke Defender
		Koch, Robin Defender
		Struijk, Pascal Defender
		Firpo, Junior Defender
		Dias Belloli, Raphinha Midfielder
		Klich, Mateusz Midfielder
		Phillips, Kalvin Midfielder
		Harrison, Jack Midfielder
		Moreno, Rodrigo Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
		James, Daniel Midfielder
		Gelhardt, Joe Forward
		Greenwood, Sam Midfielder
		Klaesson, Kristoffer Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
		Llorente, Diego Defender		Unused Sub
		Bate, Lewis Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Cresswell, Charlie Defender		Unused Sub
		Shackleton, Jamie Midfielder		Unused Sub

	References
	LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2021/2022
	Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2021-22
	Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2021/22