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Haaland’s Quiet Start, Foden’s Fiery Feat: City Edge Leeds in Premier League Thriller

29 November 2025

Haaland’s Quiet Start, Foden’s Fiery Feat: City Edge Leeds in Premier League Thriller
Haaland’s status vs Leeds as Foden shines for City at the Etihad

Match snapshot

Manchester City will face Leeds United, one of the promoted sides, this Saturday at the Etihad Stadium, as part of the Premier League’s Round 13.

According to the statistics site ScooKa, Haaland, Manchester City's striker, was the least touched player in the first half, with 8 touches.

The network added that City's expected goals in the first half were 2.31, the highest first-half xG for any team this season.

Opta, another stats group, noted City scored more first-half goals than any other team in the league this season (13).

Foden now has 64 Premier League goals, surpassing Beckham and Yaya Touré (both 62), making him ahead of two of City's best players.

ScooKa also noted City have not lost in their last 25 games against promoted sides, winning 23 and drawing twice.

City have scored 17 goals in their last four Premier League meetings with Leeds.

Punchline 1: Haaland's quiet first half is just a dramatic pause before the goal avalanche.

Punchline 2: Foden's numbers grow so fast that Beckham would want an autograph on the assist.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which teams are playing and where is the match held?

Manchester City vs. Leeds United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, in the Premier League Round 13.

What were the notable first-half statistics?

Haaland had the fewest touches in the first half (8); City’s first-half xG was 2.31, the top mark in the league this season.

What records are highlighted for Foden and City against Leeds?

Foden has 64 Premier League goals, surpassing Beckham and Yaya Touré (both 62); City have not lost to promoted sides in 25 games (23 wins, 2 draws).