Newcastle holds up well – but does not hit
At Liverpool Klopp gave three days before the semi-final second leg in the Champions League at FC villa real some regulars a break. Among others, Mohamed Salah and Thiago initially sat on the bench.
Newcastle held up well throughout the game but were denied a goal. The “Reds“, on the other hand, remain undefeated in their 15th league game in a row.
City shows no nerves
In the end, Manchester didn’t miss a beat in Leeds either. However, the “Skyblues” were not quite as dominant at times. However, Leeds, with German international Robin Koch in defense, were unable to capitalize on their small weaknesses.
When Rodri headed in to make it 1-0 after a previously controversial free-kick decision (13′), the favorites were basically on track. Then the same picture in round two: Leeds tried to force City to make mistakes – but there were no decisive ones.
goals for the difference
In return, Nathan Ake also headed in a corner to make it 2-0 (54th). Gabriel Jesus (78′) and Fernandinho with a powerful shot from 16 meters (90′ + 2) ensured clearer conditions than it looked for long stretches on the pitch.
Four games before the end of the season, City remain first with 84 points, followed by Liverpool with 83 points. In goal difference, Manchester made up ground and is now just one goal behind Liverpool.