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"textContent": "\n\n\n\nManchester City edged past Leeds United with a slender 1-0 triumph at Elland Road, keeping their Premier League title aspirations firmly alive.\n\nThe victory leaves Pep Guardiola's side trailing leaders Arsenal by just two points as the season enters its crucial final stretch.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nGhana forward Antoine Semenyo proved the match-winner, finding the net moments before the interval to settle a tense encounter in West Yorkshire.\n\nThe forward latched onto a driven low delivery from Rayan Ait-Nouri, stretching to guide the ball home for what proved the decisive moment.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\nIt marked Semenyo's sixth goal for City since his January transfer from Bournemouth.\n\nDespite the narrow scoreline, the champions had to work hard for the three points against a spirited Leeds outfit who caused problems throughout the opening period.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n> Manchester City draw first blood on the stroke of half-time thanks to Antoine Semenyo! 💥 pic.twitter.com/8j1O3zRcCK\n>\n> — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 28, 2026\n\nFor the hosts, defeat leaves them sitting six points above the relegation places.\n\nCity made the journey to West Yorkshire without Erling Haaland, their Leeds-born talisman who picked up an injury during training ahead of the fixture.\n\n### LATEST SPORTS NEWS:\n\n\n\n\n * World Cup thrown into chaos as Fifa chiefs hold 'crisis talks' after US military strikes on Iran\n * Sharron Davies 'horrified' after transgender cricketer sues for 'discrimination' following ban\n * Leeds United fans boo and whistle as play halted for Muslim players in Man City match\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe absence of their leading scorer appeared costly during the opening exchanges as Leeds started with real intent and threatened to punish the visitors.\n\nDominic Calvert-Lewin squandered a clear-cut chance within four minutes of kick-off, failing to convert from close range after meeting Brenden Aaronson's delivery from the right flank.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe former Everton striker somehow directed his effort wide from just eight yards out when he looked certain to score.\n\nCalvert-Lewin went close again shortly after, firing another attempt off target from an awkward position as Leeds continued to press.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe England international was unable to add to his tally of 10 Premier League goals this campaign, with his profligacy ultimately proving costly as Semenyo's strike settled matters.\n\nCity are now just two points behind Arsenal.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe Gunners can restore their five-point advantage if they overcome Chelsea on Sunday.\n\nThat match will take place at the Emirates Stadium at 4.30pm.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter **",
"title": "Man City up pressure on Arsenal as narrow Leeds win boosts hopes of Premier League title"
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