Overview
- Referee Peter Bankes halted play in the 13th minute, shortly after a 5:42 p.m. sunset, for a 78‑second break so fasting players could take on food and drink.
- Sections of Leeds supporters booed despite a stadium message explaining the reason for the brief stoppage.
- Pep Guardiola urged supporters to respect religion and diversity, noting the league permits one to two minutes for players to break their fast.
- Kick It Out called the jeers massively disappointing and reiterated that Ramadan pauses have been an agreed protocol for several years, highlighting the need for better education.
- Leeds assistant Edmund Riemer said he was disappointed and the club must learn from it; Manchester City won 1-0 through an Antoine Semenyo goal, and the FA has been approached for comment.