Pep Guardiola explains heated chat with Erling Haaland after Man City secure dramatic win over Leeds

However, Leeds then came roaring back, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha netting to stun the home side into silence.

Right at the death, however, Foden delivered a goal in the 91st minute to ensure his team keep pace with the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea at the top of the Premier League table.

It was a crucial win for City who, following their defeat to Newcastle at St James' Park last time out, had found themsleves in danger of losing more ground in the race for the title.

But, after the full-time whistle, not everybody was happy.

Guardiola and Erling Haaland were seen having a heated discussion on the pitch, with the Norway international cutting a frustrated figure as the pair exchanged words.

Now, the Spaniard has explained their conversation and what was being said.

"He’ll do it [get his 100th goal] next game. Just we talk about rest," he said when asked about the discussion.

"He has a huge body. Minutes, minutes, in that moment you’re fresh. Rest [is] not just the legs [pointing to his head]. It's not like Phil [Foden] or Jeremy [Doku], they can rest. Erling is a big man. We need him so much."

Guardiola also lavished praise on Foden, whose brace couldn't have been more timely.

"It's not the first time we saw that. A thousand, thousand, million times he’s done it," he added.

"The quality, shooting, strong. Like his goal against West Ham to win the Premier League.

"Phil has to be around the box. Shoot or pass. His finishing is so quick. Phil is doing a really good season."

Foden himself, meanwhile, expressed his delight after firing City to victory.

The playmaker has gone off the boil over the past year or so but now appears to be regaining his mojo at the ideal time.

Foden stated: "It's up there as one of the wildest games.

"We had full control in the first half. They changed their system in the second half and we couldn't get going.

"It was a frustrating half. But when there was a short break the manager got us together and we adapted to their formation.

"We had a few half chances and finally I've found a bit of space and found the bottom fo the net.

"There are still things we can improve. We're delighted with the result.

"The title race is never straightforward. There's always ups and downs and periods where you can't seem to get going and we've had that.

"The belief and togetherness came through at the end.

"Hopefully that's the case today that we can kick on from here. But you never know what to expect.

"I was so hungry today to play and prove to myself I could still score goals. I missed a few chances against Newcastle and wanted to put it right."