Leeds latest: 'My red card in Man City loss should be overturned,' says Farke

Leeds boss Daniel Farke insists his red card at the end of Saturday’s home Premier League defeat to Manchester City should be overturned, but has yet to decide whether he will appeal.Farke headed straight on to the Elland Road pitch at the final whistle to confront referee Peter Bankes, aggrieved at several decisions in his side’s hard-fought 1-0 defeat, particularly a lack of extended time added.Farke, sent off for the first time in his 16-year managerial career, said he did not swear or use threatening language towards Bankes and his fellow officials and that the red card had been brandished before he said anything.“I was told the Premier League, or the referees, will get in touch when they have the full report of the incident. It should be there pretty soon, then I have the chance to respond,” Farke said.“The report will say what the red card was for. I’m not sure what the processes are and when we can appeal it. I’m not sure. I can just give you my gut feeling this should not be a red card.“When there has been a clear and obvious mistake, and for me this was a clear and obvious mistake, it should be overturned. This is what I’ve experienced when players have a red card by mistake, it can be overturned, and I expect the same.”Farke, who hopes to be in the dugout for Tuesday night’s visit of Sunderland, added: “I jogged over. Not one bad word. No swear words or bad language.“I just wanted to ask him why he didn’t add any time on. He didn’t speak to me and just pulled out the red card.“To pull out a red card and embarrass me in front of the whole world, I wasn’t happy. Even the assistants were shocked the red card was shown. This is not how we should work with each other.”Leeds fans came in for heavy criticism after a break in play against City to allow their Muslim players to break their fast during Ramadan was met by some prolonged boos from the stands.Farke added: “If it was disrespectful because of the break, then yes we have to say we have to learn from it.“I’m not sure that everyone was aware – we had the topic of Pep [Guardiola] bringing players in to give a team talk – I think supporters thought it was this.“I don’t think booing was for this [Ramadan]. If it was from some people about this, then that’s not acceptable.” Pep Guardiola urged fans to "respect religion" after audible boos were heard during a brief stoppage to allow a number of players to end their Ramadan fast in Man City's win at Leeds.In the 13th minute, when the sun had set at around 5.42pm, there was a 78-second break in play to allow those taking part in daily fasting to take on food and drink on the touchline.Despite messages on the screen allowing for a break in play to allow the players to break their fast, loud boos were clearly heard from the stands at Elland Road.Speaking after the game, Man City boss Guardiola told Sky Sports: "It's the modern world, right? You know what happened in the world again today, right?"Respect the religion, respect the diversity. That is the point. It's the rule, we didn't say that. It was the Premier League who said: for the fasting, you can spend one or two minutes in the game to do that, for the players to do it."So, yeah it's what it is. Unfortunate."As Leeds manager Daniel Farke was sent off at full-time of the 1-0 defeat, assistant manager Edmund Riemer spoke to the media after the game and expressed his "disappointment" at the reaction of some supporters to the stoppage."I [was] focussed on the game," he told Sky Sports. "Disappointed with some supporters and we learn from it." Analysis from Sky Sports' Callum Bishop: Leeds United assistant Eddie Riemer has explained why manager Daniel Farke was sent off at the end of the 1-0 defeat to Manchester City. Farke was shown a red card after the final whistle as he stormed towards official Peter Bankes, wagging his finger in frustration. The German was unable to conduct his post-match media duties as a result of his dismissal, with Riemer stepping in for him and providing and explanation as to why Farke was so emotional. "I just had a short chat with him. There were incidents, there was time wasting. I thought they could even have given a corner for counting down. There were several times they got a yellow card in added time. Six minutes only [added on]. "With five seconds to go, come on, be sensible and let us put the last ball in. Then of course you are emotional. That is what the game is all about as well. So, he runs on the pitch and I think his question was 'for what?' "That gets him sent off. Maybe it was for it being too harsh of a manner. Emotions are a big part of the game. I've worked for him for over a decade. He rarely gets sent off. The last one was for overcelebrating when we got promoted. "Normally he's never aggressive. I think it's very harsh." “Yes, we would be fighting for Europe,” joked Leeds boss Daniel Farke when it was put to him that conceding another late goal in their 1-1 draw with Aston Villa denied Leeds three points at Villa Park.“We have also scored several late goals,” he quickly acknowledged.“It is crazy that you travel away as a Premier League promoted side to one of the title contenders, one of the best teams in this country and also in Europe, and you are slightly disappointed with just one point.“But it's the overall feeling. You concede so late and get a chance to score the second goal in the second half. And also keep in mind the goal was avoidable and there was also a second phase out of the corner kick in the 89th minute.“You feel, of course, in the first moment a bit disappointed. But I have to say my warriors today deserve all the praise and lots of compliments. It's a really good point for us and another top performance. “We came so close, really, to win all three, but the moment of disappointment, I have to say, is another really valuable point.” Daniel Farke has described fit-again Anton Stach’s contribution to his side’s Premier League survival fight as “fantastic”.Stach, 27, has made a big impression at Elland Road after signing from Hoffenheim for £17m in the summer, and is hoping to return to action at Aston Villa on Saturday after a three-game lay-off due to a hip flexor injury.Farke said. “Yes, it’s a big boost. Same to have Pascal Struijk back and Daniel James, hopefully for the long term. Anton has been fantastic. He’s played a crucial role.“He perfectly embodies our balance, out of being a physical player who can stand up to the intensity and physicality of this league, but also he’s good on the ball. Tactically, he’s spot on.“He’s also a top character, also good technique and also good at set-pieces. It’s very impressive because normally even the top players need time to adapt to the Premier League.“But Anton has more or less been shining from the first game in pre-season and this is quite rare I would say. It says a lot about his character and quality and we’re happy to have him back after his little injury.”Leeds will bid to maintain their momentum in their top-flight survival fight at Villa Park, having lost only two of their last 15 matches in all competitions.They sit 15th in the Premier League table, six points above the relegation zone, while last weekend’s penalty shoot-out win at Birmingham sealed their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup. Sky Sports News reporter Peter Stevenson:"It's still bitterly cold in West Yorkshire but Leeds boss Daniel Farke knows spring is on the way - and with it, possible Premier League survival and even FA Cup glory. "Farke's mood has been lifted by the return from injury of Anton Stach, Pascal Struijk and Daniel James, though he'll have to do without Noah Okafor for two matches because of a hamstring problem. "Those games are tough-looking tests against third-placed Aston Villa and second-placed Manchester City. "A rare home tie in the FA Cup against Farke's old side Norwich already has fans here dreaming of going to Wembley. "But clearly the priority is staying at football's top table. And with six of the bottom eight teams still to face in the run-in, Leeds look set for a happy end to what was always going to be a challenging season. "By then, fingers crossed, even the sunshine might have made a long overdue appearance."