'What a game of football!' - Reaction to entertaining Leeds United 1-1 Manchester City Premier League draw at Elland Road
Premier League newcomers Leeds United held Pep Guardiola's Manchester City at Elland Road in a thrilling match on Saturday.
A 1-1 draw on paper may not scream game-of-the-day, but it was football at its most exhillarating in the second half as the hosts grew in confidence and took the game to the four-time champions.
That was after an opening half hour in which Pep Guardiola's side could have been three, four or five up after peppering a nervy Leeds defence. They took the lead through Raheem Sterling, who was part of a front three without Sergio Aguero or Gabriel Jesus centrally.
But Marcelo Bielsa, up against old friend Guardiola, worked his magic at half-time and made changes as his side came out firing.
Leeds' fitness and relentless approach made for an end-to-end clash, with substitute and record summer signing Rodrigo putting them back on level terms after a rare error from goalkeeper Ederson.
Both sides then had great opportunities to claim all three points, but ultimately last year's Sky Bet Championship winners saw out a hard-earned point from the big-spending Citizens.
The football was so thrilling and entertaining that it was praised far and wide on social media.
- See some of the best reaction below...
I would hate to play in this game but I’m loving it watching! #LEEMCI
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) October 3, 2020
What a game of football! ❤️
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) October 3, 2020
Love the respect between Guardiola and Bielsa. Two great coaches, team-builders and football philosophers. Really good game to watch. #LEEMCI
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) October 3, 2020
What a wonderful offensive open game in Leeds. Whatever the result, managers would be so happy with the performance. And, actually... Isn't that the point? #ResultNotEverything#LeedsUnited Vs #manchestercity
— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) October 3, 2020
People dont understand what Pep means when he is dismissive about teams that seat very deep
— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) October 3, 2020
One clue: if City lost today he wont complain about Leeds
He thinks (like me) approaches like Leeds' today make this game great! Defending in your own box only looks for result#LEEMCI
Gary Neville spot on there... Elland Road would be bouncing right now.
— Samantha Quek (@SamanthaQuek) October 3, 2020
Great second half this.
Football is a so much worse without fans in the stands 😔 #LEEMCI
What a second half this is... You want to give me my fiver now? @trevor8sinclair 🤷🏾♂️😂 Welcome to Elland Road #MOT #LEEMCI
— Jermaine Beckford (@jermainebecks83) October 3, 2020
Safely say that's the best 1-1 draw I've ever seen
— Alex Keble | twitch.tv/epltactics (@alexkeble) October 3, 2020
What a game this is!!! #LEEMCI #MOT
— Jermaine Beckford (@jermainebecks83) October 3, 2020
Fernandinho coming on, like that glass of water after 8 pints. A token element of control in a storm of glorious mayhem. #LEEMCI
— Vithushan Ehantharajah (@Vitu_E) October 3, 2020
What an exciting football match, top level #Leeds 1-1 #ManCity #LEEMCI #EPL
— Kalusha Bwalya (@KalushaPBwalya) October 3, 2020
It's absolute chaos at Elland Road - #ManCity with three penalty claims in just a few minutes.#MCFC | @ManCity | #LEEMCI
— Man City Xtra (@City_Xtra) October 3, 2020
That second half was one of the best halves of football i've watched. Both sides just completely ignoring trying to defend and going at each other all half. Unreal.
— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) October 3, 2020
Reaction by Sporting Life on Twitter
56' - Subbed on
— Sporting Life Football (@SportingLifeFC) October 3, 2020
58' - Hits the crossbar
59' - Scores his first Leeds goal
🔥 What an impact from Rodrigo!#LUFC pic.twitter.com/UYuu2uA6pq
🤝 What Marcelo Bielsa said to Pep Guardiola at full-time:
— Sporting Life Football (@SportingLifeFC) October 3, 2020
🤔 MB: 'What is your opinion of the game?'
🤷♂️ PG: 'After one second I am not able to analyse the game! I need time to process, but I said it's a good game.'
😂👏 #LUFC #LeeMci #ManCity pic.twitter.com/BH2hXIZX8s
💆♂️ Marcelo Bielsa taking a moment at the full-time whistle. Amazing.
— Sporting Life Football (@SportingLifeFC) October 3, 2020
👇 #LUFC #LeeMci pic.twitter.com/K5AhuC1Iyn
🔥 Seven-goal thriller with champions Liverpool at Anfield.
— Sporting Life Football (@SportingLifeFC) October 3, 2020
✅ Wins over Fulham and Sheffield United.
🤯 Crazy game with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.
🏆 Leeds United and Marcelo Bielsa well and truly making their mark in the Premier League.
👏 #LUFC #LeeMci pic.twitter.com/RYLEMikSPt
🗓 Jan 2020: Pep Guardiola says Ian Poveda to Leeds is a really good move for him to play for the best coach in the world.
— Sporting Life Football (@SportingLifeFC) October 3, 2020
🗓 Oct 2020: Ian Poveda plays key role in Leeds' 1-1 draw with Pep Guardiola's Man City.
👏👇 #LUFC #LeeMci #ManCity pic.twitter.com/sxtZBaOBZ2
🏟 Gary Neville on his return to Elland Road...
— Sporting Life Football (@SportingLifeFC) October 3, 2020
👇 #LUFC #LeeMci pic.twitter.com/jeljqGBPM6
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