ANKARA

Manchester City beat Leeds United 2-1 in an English Premier League match at home on Saturday to go four points clear at the top of the division.

Playing in the center of the park, Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan was his team's hero, scoring twice in the first half at Etihad Stadium.

Gundogan, a German midfielder of Turkish descent, could not make a hat-trick after missing a penalty in the 83rd minute.

A couple of minutes later, Leeds forward Rodrigo scored after a mistake of Manchester City defense to give hope for the visitors.

Manchester City was victorious at Etihad, and it was their 10th straight league win.

Leeds have 30 points to be close to the league's relegation zone.

Leaders Manchester City boosted their points to 82 in 34 matches, and they will next visit Everton on May 14.

Second-place Arsenal have 78 points before their match at Newcastle on Sunday.

Newcastle United are third with 65 points in the league table.

The 2022-23 Premier League season will end after matchday 38 on May 28.