Overview
- Leeds issued a formal statement denouncing fans who jeered a league-approved fast-break pause during the Manchester City defeat.
- The club cited mitigating factors: the first such stop at Elland Road, screen notices unseen by about 25% of spectators, recent controversial stoppages in other games, and visible player confusion.
- A similar pause is scheduled during Sunday’s Norwich FA Cup tie around the 75th minute after a 5:56 p.m. sunset in Leeds, with striker Joël Piroe expected to take part.
- The earlier Elland Road break occurred around the 13th minute, lasted about 78 seconds, and allowed fasting players to take on fluids and supplements.
- Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola publicly called for supporters to respect religion after the booing.