Leeds vs Man City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction tonight

Follow all the action as Pep Guardiola’s men look to return to the top of the Premier League table with victory at Elland Road

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There was spirit, there was fight, there were a lot of screwed-up balls of paper, but ultimately nothing that Elland Road threw at Manchester City could prevent the defending champions from securing a comfortable 4-0 victory which returned them to the top of the Premier League table and left Leeds languishing at the other end, now only one place above the relegation zone.

Leeds were bold and boisterous but always second-best. Jesse Marsch’s side were a test for City initially but let themselves down with slack defending on set-pieces for the first two goals, converted by Rodri and Nathan Aké. Gabriel Jesus and Fernandinho then helped close the gap to Liverpool’s goal difference. City remain one point clear and are now only one goal short of their rivals on the tiebreaker.

There were periods where Pep Guardiola’s side were far from their sparkling best. The first half was combative, a little ugly and threatened to get out of hand at times as referee Paul Tierney struggled to take control. Throughout the 90 minutes, Jack Grealish was playfully pelted with balls of paper left over from a pre-match ‘Yorkshire’ tifo. It was more than a little disruptive and this was more of a battle for City than the final scoreline suggests.

Follow all the reaction from a crunch match at Elland Road below:

Leeds vs Man City

• GOAL! - 13’: Rodri gives Man City an early lead
• GOAL! - 54’: Ake finishes from close range to double champions’ advantage
• GOAL! - 78’: Jesus makes sure of the three points with ruthless finish
• GOAL! - 90+3: Fernandinho drives home fourth in stoppage time
• Match report: Man City hit four to see off Leeds and maintain edge in title race

[30 April 2022 17:07 · Karl Matchett]

Match-winning midfield mix shows Klopp’s capacity to keep Liverpool challenging

Liverpool went top of the Premier League table earlier on today with a 1-0 win over Newcastle. They dominated and created plenty more chances but didn’t add to their tally - yet the single-goal victory proved enough to send them above Man City with a significantly rotated team.

The likes of James Milner and Joe Gomez came into the side and performed well for the Reds, who left Thiago, Salah, Fabinho and Alexander-Arnold all on the bench - and yet still proved far too strong for their opponents, who had been on a great run on home soil.

It all highlights how well Klopp is managing his resources and keeping Liverpool on-point as they chase an incredible quadruple this season.

More from Karl Matchett after the game:

[30 April 2022 17:02 · Karl Matchett]

How to watch Leeds vs Manchester City online and on TV today

One more game to go!

Manchester City’s epic Champions League thriller against Real Madrid ended with Pep Guardiola’s side claiming a memorable 4-3 victory.

But what has that 90 minutes taken out of their Premier League title charge? With the return leg against Madrid coming just four days after their trip to face Leeds, could the English champions take their eye off the ball this weekend?

Jesse Marsch’s men earned themselves a precious point against Crystal Palace on Monday as they moved further clear of the relegation zone.

But with Man City, Arsenal and Chelsea their next three fixtures, a five-point buffer to Everton could quickly disappear, so they will know they need to fight for everything as the season draws to a close.

Here’s everything you need to know before the match today.

[30 April 2022 16:58 · Dylan Terry]

FT: Southampton 1-2 Crystal Palace

Full-time: Palace steal it at the death through Wilfried Zaha. It is the Eagles’ first win in five games in all competitions.

[30 April 2022 16:57 · Dylan Terry]

FT: Aston Villa 2-0 Norwich

Full-time: All over. Norwich are relegated.

[30 April 2022 16:56 · Dylan Terry]

FT: Wolves 0-3 Brighton

Full-time: One of the worst performances you will see all season from a home side.

Wolves totally dominated by Brighton as goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Leandro Trossard and Yves Bissouma have handed the Seagulls another thoroughly impressive victory.

[30 April 2022 16:54 · Dylan Terry]

GOAL! Aston Villa 2-0 Norwich (Ings, 90+2)

90+2 mins: Norwich are relegated. Danny Ings has sealed all three points for Aston Villa and the Canaries are going down.

[30 April 2022 16:53 · Dylan Terry]

FT: Watford 1-2 Burnley

Full-time: ALL OVER AT VICARAGE ROAD!

With seven minutes remaining Burnley were losing. But goals from Jack Cork and Josh Brownhill have given them a seismic win. They are now five points clear of the relegation zone.

[30 April 2022 16:52 · Dylan Terry]

GOAL! Southampton 1-2 Crystal Palace (Zaha, 90+2)

90+2 mins: Palace have stolen it at the death at St Mary’s!

Zaha with a rare right-footed strike as he cuts inside and fires beyond Fraser Forster. You feel the keeper should have done better with that.

[30 April 2022 16:50 · Dylan Terry]

Leeds vs Manchester City

Burnley are moving into 16th place as it stands and Leeds are dropping down to fourth from bottom.

It adds even greater importance to the late kick-off in the Premier League - at both ends of the table!

[30 April 2022 16:48 · Dylan Terry]

Aston Villa 1-0 Norwich

88 mins: Burnley’s two goals against Watford means Norwich are set to be relegated as it stands.