MANCHESTER CITY ramped up the pressure on Arsenal once again – even without Erling Haaland.

The No9 missed a trip to his hometown of Leeds.

Leeds United v Manchester City - Premier LeagueAntoine Semenyo stepped up in the absence of Erling HaalandCredit: Getty Leeds United v Manchester City - Premier LeagueThe January signing slid in during first-half injury timeCredit: Getty

But Antoine Semenyo stepped up to slide in on the stroke of half-time to break the deadlock.

And that proved the only goal of the game as City cut the gap to just two points.

More to follow…

Premier League - Leeds United v Manchester CityDominic Calvert-Lewin went close but could not find the netCredit: Reuters FBL-ENG-PR-LEEDS-MAN CITYThe match was halted so players could break their fastCredit: AFP