Manchester City's Ghanaian midfielder #42 Antoine Semenyo (L) celebrates with Manchester City's Algerian defender #21 Rayan Ait-Nouri (R) after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Manchester City at Elland Road in Leeds, northern England on February 28, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES. AN ADDITIONAL 40 IMAGES MAY BE USED IN EXTRA TIME. NO VIDEO EMULATION. SOCIAL MEDIA IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES. AN ADDITIONAL 40 IMAGES MAY BE USED IN EXTRA TIME. NO USE IN BETTING PUBLICATIONS, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. /
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo struck the decisive goal as Manchester City edged past Leeds United 1-0 at Elland Road, tightening the Premier League title race.
Semenyo’s clinical finish proved the difference on a tense evening in Yorkshire, breaking the deadlock and securing three crucial points for the former champions. The victory moves City to within two points of leaders Arsenal in the Premier League standings.
Arsenal, who face Chelsea on Sunday, will now feel the pressure to respond and restore their advantage at the summit.
For Semenyo, it was another landmark moment in what has been a remarkable campaign. The goal marked his 14th in the league this season, underlining his growing influence in City’s attack.
Since arriving at the club, the 26-year-old has made an immediate impact. In 11 appearances for City, he has registered six goals and two assists, eight goal involvements in total, strengthening the case for him to be considered one of the signings of the season.
As the title race intensifies, City’s latest win sends a clear message: with Semenyo in form, they remain firmly in pursuit of another Premier League crown.
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