"They follow this religious tradition. We have good nutritionists and they adapt to what the team needs. We cannot adapt the schedule for the Premier League [kick-off] times and I think they are used to it - they are not young and have been playing [for] many years during this period."
"Saturday's game between Leeds United and Manchester City at Elland Road might be paused in the first half to allow players observing Ramadan to break their fast. With the match kicking off at 17:30 BST and the sun setting in West Yorkshire at 17:41, a stoppage in play may see players come to the side of the pitch to take on food and fluids."
"Ivorian Yaya Toure scored the winning goal in the 2011 FA Cup final against Stoke City to end the club's 35-year wait for a major trophy - a year later he refused a bottle of champagne for man of the match on live television, stating his Islamic beliefs, with the Premier League subsequently changing the prize to a trophy."
Manchester City's match against Leeds United on Saturday may include a brief stoppage to accommodate Muslim players observing Ramadan. With kickoff at 17:30 BST and sunset at 17:41 in West Yorkshire, players including Omar Marmoush, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rayan Cherki, and Abdukodir Khusanov may pause to consume food and fluids. A final decision is expected Saturday morning, with Leeds willing to accommodate the request. Manager Pep Guardiola noted the club employs nutritionists to support players during Ramadan and that experienced players are accustomed to playing during this period. Manchester City has a notable history with Muslim players, including Ilkay Gundogan who captained the Treble-winning team in 2023 and Yaya Toure, whose refusal of champagne as man of the match award led to Premier League policy changes.
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