Overview
- Play was briefly halted around the 13th minute at sunset under Premier League protocol to let Muslim players break their fast.
- Sections of the Elland Road crowd booed the announcement and the short stoppage during the Leeds–Manchester City fixture.
- Pep Guardiola defended the pause, questioned why a one-minute break should be an issue, and urged respect for religious diversity.
- The break lasted about one to two minutes and followed procedures that have been in place for several seasons.
- Manchester City won 1–0, and while Guardiola’s comments drew attention to inclusion in football, no disciplinary measures or official league responses were reported.