Overview
- Play was briefly halted at Elland Road to let Manchester City’s Muslim players break their fast in line with league protocol.
- A message on the stadium screens explained the pause, after which a section of Leeds supporters booed.
- Pep Guardiola defended the stoppage, urging respect for religion and noting the rules allow a one- to two-minute break.
- Anti-discrimination group Kick It Out condemned the crowd response as extremely disappointing and very worrying.
- Reports differ on the exact minute of the pause, but coverage agrees on the incident and Manchester City’s 1-0 victory.