Manchester City face a scheduling challenge during Ramadan, with a potential stoppage in their Premier League match against Leeds United on Saturday. The game, kicking off at 17:30 GMT, coincides with sunset in West Yorkshire at 17:41, raising the possibility of a brief break to allow players observing the fast to break it. Players like Omar Marmoush, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rayan Cherki, and Abdukodir Khusanov could be substituted during the first half to take food and fluids.

Manager Pep Guardiola confirmed the club has nutritionists to help players adapt, stating, 'They follow this religious tradition. We have good nutritionists and they adapt to what the team needs.' Guardiola acknowledged the Premier League schedule cannot be altered, noting the players, 'are not young and have been playing [for] many years during this period.' For these players, fasting during Ramadan is not new, with Guardiola adding they 'know perfectly how to handle it.'