Soccer-Haaland scores twice as Man City cruise past Leeds

Soccer Football - Premier League - Leeds United v Manchester City - Elland Road, Leeds, Britain - December 28, 2022 Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland celebrates after the match REUTERS/Molly Darlington

LEEDS, England (Reuters) -Erling Haaland continued his incredible season in front of goal with a brace to help Manchester City cruise to a 3-1 victory at Leeds United on Wednesday, ensuring the champions closed the gap to Premier League leaders Arsenal to five points.

The visitors had a hosts of chances in the first half, with Haaland twice denied by fine saves from home goalkeeper Illan Meslier, while England forward Jack Grealish blazed two efforts over from good positions.