Daniel Farke sent off in explosive scenes immediately after Leeds defeat to Man City

Despite Leeds giving everything, they were ultimately unable to score with City claiming all three points as they continue to keep pace with Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table.

And there were furious scenes at full-time, with Farke swiftly dismissed after losing his temper following the conclusion of the contest.

Players from both sides then proceeded to exchange angry words, with Pep Guardiola intervening.

It was unclear what particularly got to Farke, who usually cuts a composed figure on the Elland Road touchline.

Despite the eventual result, Farke’s side made life incredibly difficult for the visitors during the opening half-hour.

Buoyed by a raucous Yorkshire crowd, the hosts started brightly and carried a genuine threat.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin was a constant menace early on, coming agonisingly close to breaking the deadlock in the 17th minute when his low drive drifted just wide of Gianluigi Donnarumma’s post.

City, fielding an attack featuring Omar Marmoush and Nico O’Reilly, took time to settle into their rhythm.

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However, as the half wore on, their trademark possession began to dictate the tempo.

O’Reilly offered a warning shot in the 40th minute, forcing a solid save from Karl Darlow with a headed effort, signaling a shift in momentum.

Just as Leeds looked poised to head into the tunnel with a well-earned clean sheet, City’s quality shone through deep into first-half stoppage time with Semenyo scoring from close range.

Rayan Cherki was the architect, threading a sublime, defense-splitting pass down the inside-left channel to release Rayan Aït-Nouri.

The Algerian full-back drove intelligently into the penalty area and drilled a dangerous low cross across the face of the goal. Semenyo was there to meet it on the stretch, poking the ball into the bottom right corner to give the visitors a vital lead.

If the first half was a battle, the second half was a masterclass in Guardiola-style game management.

City emerged after the break and effectively suffocated the match through controlled possession. Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, and Marc Guéhi orchestrated proceedings from the back, starving Leeds of the ball for long, frustrating stretches.

Leeds attempted to inject pace and urgency into the match, bringing on Wilfried Gnonto and Dan James in the 76th minute, but they struggled to break through City’s composed defensive shape. While there were brief flickers of hope for the home fans late on, including a crucial sliding block by Nunes to deny Calvert-Lewin, City ultimately held firm.

For Guardiola, it was a classic case of getting the job done: securing three massive points on the road without their primary goalscorer.

For Leeds, the defeat is a frustrating end to a resilient four-match unbeaten run, though their spirited first-half performance shows they have the fight needed to keep clear of the relegation zone.