Manchester City moved back up to second in the Premier League table on Saturday following a 3-2 victory over Leeds United.
City got off to a perfect start after Phil Foden directed a cross from Matheus Nunes past goalkeeper Lucas Perri, before Josko Gvardiol added a second goal before the break.
Complacency after the restart saw the hosts allow Leeds back into the game. Substitute Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored before winning a penalty that Lukas Nmecha initially missed and then smashed home the rebound to equalise.
City eventually got over the line following some magic from Foden, who kept cool inside the box under pressure to work a yard of space before hitting an emphatic finish in stoppage time.
Victory moved City to within four points of title leaders Arsenal, who play Chelsea away on Sunday.
Speaking after the game in his post-match interview, Foden said: “I managed to find space and find the back of the net. We started to play again after changing to adapt to their shape. It’s never straightforward [the title race]. Overall I think our togetherness helps us pull through.”
Leeds manager Daniel Farke accused City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma of feigning injury to "bend the rules" as City visibly struggled to cope with Leeds before Nmecha levelled. The Italian went down to receive treatment, allowing City boss Pep Guardiola to call his players to the touchline and issue fresh instructions in the two minutes play was stopped for.
"Everyone knows why he went down," Farke said.
"It is not the elephant in the room. Why he went down it was obvious. It is within the rules. It is smart. If I like it? If it's within the sense of fair play? If it should be like this I will keep to myself. It is up to the authorities to find a solution."
The result means Leeds remain in the bottom three.
Manchester City player ratings
Gianluigi Donnarumma - 6/10: Not much he could have done about any of the goals after poor defensive errors in front of him. Unlucky after saving Lukas Nmecha’s penalty before it was rebounded in.
Nico O’Reilly - 6/10: Positioned himself astutely to force Lucas Perri to clear the ball into him before it eventually fell to Gvardiol. Almost added a goal but couldn’t judge the flight of the cross, and eventually hit the ball with his shoulder.
Josko Gvardiol - 7/10: Was involved in the first goal with an impressive long ball out to Bernardo Silva, before making an important challenge on Lukas Nmecha to deny a chance. Doubled City’s lead from a corner to cap off a standout first half.
Ruben Dias - 6/10: Commanded his line well to force Leeds to play long in the first half. Not at fault for any of the goals that City conceded.
Matheus Nunes - 5/10: Nunes was a threat with runs down the right flank, securing an assist with his ball to Phil Foden in the first minute, but a significant error in the second half saw him pass the ball straight to Ao Tanaka, who played in Dominic Calvert-Lewin to score.
Nico Gonzalez - 6/10: Tested Lucas Perri from range with a low driven effort. Recovered the ball in some key moments while keeping things simple with his passing.
Jeremy Doku - 7/10: Demonstrated an impressive balance between dribbling with the ball and playing progressive passes into dangerous areas.
Phil Foden - 9/10: A constant danger in the final third. Scored City’s opener to hand his side momentum in the first half, and then produced a moment of magic in stoppage time.
Tijjani Reijnders - 6/10: Drove into advanced areas and caused plenty of problems. Quiet in the second half and replaced by Rayan Cherki.
Bernardo Silva - 6/10: Patient in a wide playmaker role and kept things ticking, linking well with Matheus Nunes who made regular overlaps down the right flank. Booked for dissent
Erling Haaland - 6/10: Struggled for space, but his presence often forced Leeds to commit two defenders to prevent the ball from getting to him.
Substitutes
Rayan Cherki (Reijnders, 75’) - N/R: Tried to provide the spark for City, and he will be given the assist for Foden’s goal, despite the majority of work being done by the scorer.
Omar Marmoush (Silva, 89’) - N/R: Should have done better with his header that was directed straight at the goalkeeper.
John Stones (Doku, 96’) - N/R : On as City looked to close the game out.
Leeds United player ratings
Lucas Perri - 5/10: Made some saves but a mistake for the second goal saw him clear the ball into Nico O’Reilly. Didn’t have a clear view of Foden’s strike in stoppage time.
James Justin - 7/10: Reacted quickly to prevent danger, making important blocks on multiple occasions to divert shots away from goal. Replaced after taking a knock.
Pascal Struijk - 6/10: A no-nonsense approach and helped keep Haaland quiet.
Joe Rodon - 6/10: Bright in the second half, at one point matching Jeremy Doku for pace and challenging him off the ball to win back possession. Strong in the physical battles when the game got messy.
Jayden Bogle - 7/10: Made an effort to help Leeds get up the pitch during transition with forward runs, and his block from close range was crucial in preventing a goal in the first half.
Ethan Ampadu - 7/10: The Wales international impressed with his work rate and determination.
Ilia Gruev - 6/10: Made several tackles in midfield and kept things simple in possession.
Ao Tanaka - 7/10: Worked hard in a difficult battle with limited space. Counter-pressed when possession was lost, including when winning back the ball before slotting in Calvert-Lewin to score.
Wilfried Gnonto - 5/10: Crowded out of possession when looking to drive up the left flank. While he did help tracking back, he occasionally lost sight of Matheus Nunes.
Lukas Nmecha - 6/10: Chased balls while leading the line. Wasted the half-chance that fell to him in the first half with an effort over the bar. Enjoyed some luck when his saved penalty rebounded back to him to score.
Daniel James - 5/10: Provided an outlet for Leeds with runs in behind the defensive line. Always looked to take on his marker.
Substitutes
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (James, 46’) - 9/10: An instant impact saw Calvert-Lewin finish past Gianluigi Donnarumma following a well-timed run. He also won the penalty for Leeds’ equaliser.
Jaka Bijol (Gnonto, 46’) - 6/10: Plugged gaps as Leeds switched to a back three in the second half. Couldn’t get a block on Foden’s stoppage-time effort.
Gabriel Gudmundsson (Justin, 69’) - 6/10: On after James Justin struggled with a knock. Solid overall.
Noah Okafor (Nmecha, 81’) - N/R: Maintained pressure on City’s defence to make it difficult for them to play out from the back.
Brenden Aaronson (Tanaka, 92’) N/R - Brought on for Ao Tanaka.
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Dubai launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project last month.
The initiative focuses on converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology and helps in streamlining the process of buying, selling and investing, the Dubai Land Department said.
Dubai’s real estate tokenisation market is projected to reach Dh60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, representing 7 per cent of the emirate’s total property transactions, according to the DLD.
TEACHERS' PAY - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Pay varies significantly depending on the school, its rating and the curriculum. Here's a rough guide as of January 2021:
- top end schools tend to pay Dh16,000-17,000 a month - plus a monthly housing allowance of up to Dh6,000. These tend to be British curriculum schools rated 'outstanding' or 'very good', followed by American schools
- average salary across curriculums and skill levels is about Dh10,000, recruiters say
- it is becoming more common for schools to provide accommodation, sometimes in an apartment block with other teachers, rather than hand teachers a cash housing allowance
- some strong performing schools have cut back on salaries since the pandemic began, sometimes offering Dh16,000 including the housing allowance, which reflects the slump in rental costs, and sheer demand for jobs
- maths and science teachers are most in demand and some schools will pay up to Dh3,000 more than other teachers in recognition of their technical skills
- at the other end of the market, teachers in some Indian schools, where fees are lower and competition among applicants is intense, can be paid as low as Dh3,000 per month
- in Indian schools, it has also become common for teachers to share residential accommodation, living in a block with colleagues
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The UAE government announced a retirement savings plan for private and free zone sector employees in 2023.
Dubai’s savings retirement scheme for foreign employees working in the emirate’s government and public sector came into effect in 2022.
National Bonds unveiled a Golden Pension Scheme in 2022 to help private-sector foreign employees with their financial planning.
In April 2021, Hayah Insurance unveiled a workplace savings plan to help UAE employees save for their retirement.
Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based investment manager, has launched a fund that will allow UAE private companies to offer employees investment returns on end-of-service benefits.
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Dobromir Radichkov, chief data officer at dubizzle and Bayut, offers a few tips for UAE residents looking to earn some cash from pre-loved items.
Sellers should focus on providing high-quality used goods at attractive prices to buyers.
It’s important to use clear and appealing photos, with catchy titles and detailed descriptions to capture the attention of prospective buyers.
Try to advertise a realistic price to attract buyers looking for good deals, especially in the current environment where consumers are significantly more price-sensitive.
Be creative and look around your home for valuable items that you no longer need but might be useful to others.
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Initial investment: Self-funded undisclosed amount
Future plan: Looking to raise fresh capital and expand in Saudi Arabia
Total Clients: Over 50
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- 5 wins in 22 months as pro
- Three wins in past 10 starts
- 45 pro starts worldwide: 5 wins, 17 top 5s
- Ranked 551th in world on debut, now No 4 (was No 2 earlier this year)
- 5th player in last 30 years to win 3 European Tour and 2 PGA Tour titles before age 24 (Woods, Garcia, McIlroy, Spieth)
Timeline
2012-2015
The company offers payments/bribes to win key contracts in the Middle East
May 2017
The UK SFO officially opens investigation into Petrofac’s use of agents, corruption, and potential bribery to secure contracts
September 2021
Petrofac pleads guilty to seven counts of failing to prevent bribery under the UK Bribery Act
October 2021
Court fines Petrofac £77 million for bribery. Former executive receives a two-year suspended sentence
December 2024
Petrofac enters into comprehensive restructuring to strengthen the financial position of the group
May 2025
The High Court of England and Wales approves the company’s restructuring plan
July 2025
The Court of Appeal issues a judgment challenging parts of the restructuring plan
August 2025
Petrofac issues a business update to execute the restructuring and confirms it will appeal the Court of Appeal decision
October 2025
Petrofac loses a major TenneT offshore wind contractworth €13 billion. Holding company files for administration in the UK. Petrofac delisted from the London Stock Exchange
November 2025
180 Petrofac employees laid off in the UAE
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Sunday Werder Bremen v Stuttgart (6.30pm), Schalke v Bayer Leverkusen (9pm)
Monday Hoffenheim v Augsburg (11.30pm)
Terror attacks in Paris, November 13, 2015
- At 9.16pm, three suicide attackers killed one person outside the Atade de France during a foootball match between France and Germany
- At 9.25pm, three attackers opened fire on restaurants and cafes over 20 minutes, killing 39 people
- Shortly after 9.40pm, three other attackers launched a three-hour raid on the Bataclan, in which 1,500 people had gathered to watch a rock concert. In total, 90 people were killed
- Salah Abdeslam, the only survivor of the terrorists, did not directly participate in the attacks, thought to be due to a technical glitch in his suicide vest
- He fled to Belgium and was involved in attacks on Brussels in March 2016. He is serving a life sentence in France
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