Manchester, England - Phil Foden's late goal secured a thrilling 3-2 victory for Manchester City against a resilient Leeds United side on Saturday. The win, however shaky, propelled City back into second place in the Premier League standings, closing the gap on leaders Arsenal to four points. Meanwhile, in another exciting match, Sunderland fought back from a two-goal deficit to beat Bournemouth 3-2, moving them up to fourth in the league table.

At the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City started strong, with Foden scoring in the first minute of the match, which was briefly the fastest goal in the league this season. Josko Gvardiol extended City's lead in the 25th minute, seemingly putting the hosts in control. However, Leeds mounted a spirited comeback in the second half, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring in the 49th minute and Lukas Nmecha equalizing in the 68th minute. Despite Leeds' resurgence, Foden secured the win for City with a stunning curler in stoppage time. The victory was a welcome relief for Pep Guardiola's side, who had suffered a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle in the league last weekend and a 2-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Erling Haaland, who had been in sensational form, failed to find the net for the third consecutive game. Foden's heroics ensured that City overcame their reliance on Haaland, demonstrating the team's depth and resilience.

In other Premier League action, Sunderland staged an impressive comeback against Bournemouth at the Stadium of Light. Bournemouth took an early lead, but Sunderland fought back, with Brian Brobbey scoring the winning goal in the 69th minute. The win marked Sunderland's first time in the English top-flight since their relegation in 2017 and propelled them into the top four. Their home form has been particularly strong, with four wins in their seven league games.

The Black Cats have showcased their fighting spirit, as seen in their previous home game where they secured a last-gasp equalizer against Arsenal. "We always keep fighting for each other until the very end and that's what we did today," said Brobbey, highlighting the team's unity and determination.

Sunderland's rise to fourth place is a testament to their strong team dynamic and tactical prowess. Meanwhile, Manchester City's victory, spearheaded by Foden's brilliance, keeps them firmly in the title race, trailing Arsenal by four points. The Premier League continues to deliver thrilling encounters and unexpected twists as the season progresses.