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Leeds United v Manchester City Elland Road Fixture Could Include Ramadan Fasting Pause
The Premier League will allow a brief pause at sunset for Muslim players to break their Ramadan fast, continuing a tradition started in 2021 for matches during Ramadan.
- Today, Leeds United host Manchester City at Elland Road for a 5:30 p.m. GMT kick-off, a Premier League fixture.
- Because Muslims including some Manchester City players are observing Ramadan, the Premier League confirmed it maintains an annual sunset stoppage for fast-breaking.
- The Premier League says matches will not stop while the ball is in play and any pause would occur after sunset in Leeds at 5:41 p.m., if any Manchester City starting XI need to break their fast.
- The match could be paused in the first half to allow players to break their fast, with club support staff stating players are accustomed to Ramadan at current kick-off times.
- A City win would reduce their gap to two points in the title race, but the Premier League says fixtures cannot be adapted and play will not stop while the ball is in active flow.
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