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What do the rules say about Manchester City's alleged fake injury?
- Leeds boss Daniel Farke accused Manchester City's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma of a 'fake injury' to gain a tactical pause during the game.
- The article explains the laws allow goalie treatment on the pitch under specific exceptions, which City reportedly used to relay tactical instructions.
- ESPN notes the exception list includes situations where a goalkeeper is injured and may be treated on the field.
- Leeds manager Farke said he cannot complain if such tactics are within the rules, but criticized the approach as fair play-wise questionable.
- Arne Slot, Liverpool's manager, criticized time-wasting generally but did not single out City, offering ideas for the Premier League to address it.
- ESPN notes Manchester City's late winner by Phil Foden sealed the victory after a dramatic comeback.
- The post-match discussion includes reactions from Leeds and other figures about stopping time-wasting in the league.
- The article clarifies Donnarumma's on-pitch treatment as part of a goalkeeper-specific exception to the treatment rule.
- The piece emphasizes the ongoing debate about fair play and potential rule adjustments in response to time-wasting tactics.
- The summary notes the match featured a stoppage-time winner and a dramatic shift in momentum.
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