Man City v Leeds live: Phil Foden strikes late to save blushes at the Etihad in Premier League clash

If Phil Foden’s brace was separated by 90 minutes, there was more than just time between the goals that bookended a crazy game. The emotions fluctuated, the balance of power shifted. Manchester City assumed a position of complete dominance. Leeds United mounted a stirring, stunning comeback. And, at the end, the situation was as it had been after one minute: with one goal between them and Foden the match-winner.

Yet the victors showcased frailties and the losers seemed to emerge stronger than they were beforehand. It was that kind of illogical occasion.

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke accused Gianluigi Donnarumma of gamesmanship to allow Pep Guardiola to deliver a team-talk on the pitch during the second half of Manchester City's 3-2 win at the Etihad.

Farke believes goalkeepers have taken to going down and faking injuries to bring a break in play and called on the authorities to change the rules. Unlike with outfield players, the game cannot continue while a goalkeeper receives treatment, which can present a loophole for coaches to give additional in-game instructions.

The German said it was not “fair play” and said he disliked such behaviour, though he exonerated Guardiola from the blame.

Farke said: “Everyone knows why he went down. Why he went down was obvious.

“It is within the rules. It is smart. If I like it, if it is in the sense of fair play, if it should be like this, I keep it to myself and I leave it to the authorities to find solutions for it.”

"The title race is never straightforward. There's always ups and downs and periods where you can't seem to get going and we've had that.

"The belief and togetherness came through at the end. Hopefully that's the case today that we can kick on from here. But you never know what to expect.

"I was so hungry today to play and prove to myself I could still score goals. I missed a few chances against Newcastle and wanted to put it right."

"It's up there as one of the wildest games. We had full control in the first half. They changed their system in the second half and we couldn't get going.

"It was a frustrating half. But when there was a short break the manager got us together and we adapted to their formation. We had a few half chances and finally I've found a bit of space and found the bottom fo the net.

"There are still things we can improve. We're delighted with the result.”

Phil Foden’s winning moment:

Richard Jolly at the Etihad Stadium:

City cling on to a precious three points! They close the gap to Arsenal, who go to Chelsea tomorrow, to four points.

Leeds remain in the relegation zone, but what a second half performance by Daniel Farke’s side, and particularly Dominic Calvert-Lewin. No one saw that coming.

Richard Jolly at the Etihad Stadium:

90+4 min: There are 10 minutes being added on at the Etihad, so still time for Leeds to provide a late, late twist. They are pushing...

City have done it! Foden dribbles into the penalty area, gets his shot away and it hits the back of the net to send up an almighty roar around the Etihad!