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Ian Wright hails Leeds United 'masterclass' after Marcelo Bielsa stunned Manchester City

Ian Wright heaped praise on Leeds United's disciplined defensive display as they beat Manchester City 2-1 on Saturday.

A brace from Stuart Dallas saw the Whites shock the champions-elect despite being reduced to 10 men on the stroke of half-time.

With captain Liam Cooper sent off just before the break, Leeds defended resolutely in a compact shape, something that has been rarely seen under Marcelo Bielsa given their expansive style.

Leeds still posed a threat on the counter-attack, though, and snatched it as Dallas raced through on goal to net a 91st-minute winner.

Wright was delighted with Leeds' defensive resilience and the braveness they showed on the break.

"They went in front and down to ten men but after that, it was a masterclass," Wright told Match of the Day.

"Leeds knew the area Manchester City wanted to get in. City's line is really high, a great run from Costa and then Dallas runs off Fernandinho, then bang, finishes it really well.

"For me, then, it was about the defensive side to them. They want to stop City getting into their areas. They limited them to crossing into the area, City had 36 crosses, and they dealt with that really well. Jesus didn't cause them any problems.

"They pressured the ball fantastically. What they also did, was stop the ball, Phillips wins it and then bang, they're away. What a pass [for Raphinha one-on-one with Ederson].

"If Raphinha goes inside with his touch, he might have got a better shot on goal. The goalkeeper does very well.

"Dallas runs off Fernandinho again [for the winning goal], then you think 'can he finish in the last minute of the game?'.

"Brilliant finish and even in the last minutes of the game they were trying to attack.

"On the way, they played, yes City had chances, but Leeds were brilliant with the way they played that game."

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