Riyad Mahrez Makes Premier League History Against Leeds

By Samantha Allen

Published: December 15, 2021 | 12:13 PM GMT

Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez has made history as the first player to score on his 100th appearance for two different Premier League clubs—Manchester City and Leicester City.

Mahrez scored on Tuesday when City strolled past Leeds United 7-0 with Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bryne (two), John Stones and Nathan Ake also on target.

City stayed on top of the league’s log table four points ahead of second-placed Chelsea who have played one game less.

Following the win over Leeds, City manager Pep Guardiola reached 500 Premier League goals in just his 207th game, quicker than any other manager in the competition.

Jurgen Klopp held the previous record holder having done so in 234 games.

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In a post-match interview, Guardiola said: “We played a really good game.

We dropped five points against Leeds last season with the same Guys we had today, except Jack.

It was a good game.

The vibe at the stadium was phenomenal.

It was sold out today and when this happens the players feel it.

Thanks so much to the fans.

It was a pleasure.

”
During the game, Grealish scored his first headed goal in the Premier League and his 17th overall in the competition.

De Bruyne has been directly involved in 80 goals in just 83 Premier League starts at the Etihad Stadium, scoring 30 and assisting 50

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Riyad Mahrez Makes Premier League History Against Leeds

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.