Leeds United U23s vs Manchester City U23s LIVE: Second-half updates from Elland Road

Leeds United's U23 side host Manchester City at Elland Road in front of what could be a record-breaking Premier League 2 crowd
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Leeds United's youngsters are hoping to avoid an immediate return to the Premier League 2's second tier but face difficult fixtures against champions Manchester City U23 and high-flying Arsenal U23 in their penultimate and final fixtures of the season, respectively.

Tonight, in their last home game of the 2021/22 campaign against the Cityzens, Leeds will be roared on by an incredible attendance at Elland Road.

Leeds United U23s 1-3 Manchester City U23s: Young Whites beaten as attendance record smashed

Last ditch defending

22’ Charlie Cresswell called into evasive action, sliding in to deny a chipped Samuel Edozie finish from reaching Klaesson.

12’ Electric start to this one as Cole Palmer nets the visitors’ second in near-identical fashion. Ball played down the right, it’s knocked back inside by Kayky and Palmer runs onto it, opening his body and slotting beyond Klaesson into the bottom corner.

8’ Immediate response from the visitors. Kayky is played in down the right and he slots past Klaesson with a cool finish. Simple stuff. Elland Road thought he was offside, but the linesman kept his flag down.

GOOOOOOALLLLLL! MATEO JOSEPH 1-0

Leeds United hit the front through No. 9 Mateo Joseph. The young Spaniard picks his spot low to the ‘keeper’s right after Leeds broke forward. McGurk with the lay-off.

GOOOOOOALLLLLL! MATEO JOSEPH 1-0

Leeds United hit the front through No. 9 Mateo Joseph. The young Spaniard picks his spot low to the ‘keeper’s right after Leeds broke forward. McGurk with the lay-off.

3’ Leeds with the better of the opening exchanges. Joseph’s shot is wide of the mark.

Liam McCarron tidying up at the back as Delap bore down on Klaesson’s goal.

1’ Here we go. City get us underway.

10 minutes to go until kick-off. Elland Road expects.

On course for a record-breaking PL2 attendance this evening. Over 20,000 sold and with half an hour until kick-off Elland Road is filling up nicely.

East and West Stands both open, as well as the Kop. The most eagerly-awaited attendance figure of the season.

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