Beren Cross
@berencross.bsky.social
Leeds United writer with The Athletic.
"Everyone knows why he went down, right?"
Farke on Donnarumma's treatment break and City team-talk. #lufc www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
Farke on Donnarumma's treatment break and City team-talk. #lufc www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
Daniel Farke wants authorities to prevent players from feigning injuries after Manchester City defeat
Farke did not feel City gaining a tactical advantage after goalkeeper Donnarumma feigned an injury was in the right spirit of fair play.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
"Everyone knows why he went down, right?"
Farke on Donnarumma's treatment break and City team-talk. #lufc www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
Farke on Donnarumma's treatment break and City team-talk. #lufc www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
Guardiola on Donnarumma: "I didn't speak with Gigi. I told James to warm up. I don't know. I will ask Gigi. I would love to have timeouts, but if we did, the PL would fine us again." #lufc
November 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Guardiola on Donnarumma: "I didn't speak with Gigi. I told James to warm up. I don't know. I will ask Gigi. I would love to have timeouts, but if we did, the PL would fine us again." #lufc
Guardiola: "Foden goal was a relief. Game should have been over, but Daniel changed the system. After that, conceded, then gave away. Football is emotions at that point." #lufc
November 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Guardiola: "Foden goal was a relief. Game should have been over, but Daniel changed the system. After that, conceded, then gave away. Football is emotions at that point." #lufc
DF on Donnarumma: "Within rules. Asked fourth official, 'Do you want to do something here?' 'Our hands are tied, we can't do anything'. If we don't educate our players in football, what to do in fair play, bend the rules to your advantage, fake injury for team talk, it's nothing I like." #lufc
November 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
DF on Donnarumma: "Within rules. Asked fourth official, 'Do you want to do something here?' 'Our hands are tied, we can't do anything'. If we don't educate our players in football, what to do in fair play, bend the rules to your advantage, fake injury for team talk, it's nothing I like." #lufc
DF on Donnarumma going down while Guardiola have team talk: "Everyone knows why he went down. It's the elephant in the room. It was obvious. You can speak about it." #lufc
November 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
DF on Donnarumma going down while Guardiola have team talk: "Everyone knows why he went down. It's the elephant in the room. It was obvious. You can speak about it." #lufc
DF asked how he felt when the newly-changed left flank was cut open inside 60 seconds: "I cannot speak publicly because I would be banned for swearing. You ask yourself, 'What are we doing?' If you dwell under it, you have no chance. Keep going, show resilience." #lufc
November 29, 2025 at 5:55 PM
DF asked how he felt when the newly-changed left flank was cut open inside 60 seconds: "I cannot speak publicly because I would be banned for swearing. You ask yourself, 'What are we doing?' If you dwell under it, you have no chance. Keep going, show resilience." #lufc
DF: "We did not have the passing angles in the first half to beat the City press. We wanted to defend their channel runs. The big chances they had were from channel runs. Wanted to defend this better with different players in these positions." #lufc
November 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
DF: "We did not have the passing angles in the first half to beat the City press. We wanted to defend their channel runs. The big chances they had were from channel runs. Wanted to defend this better with different players in these positions." #lufc
DF: "Deserved equalise. Open game in the last minutes. Either team can win it. Foden with the decisive moment. Heartbreak for my players, but they should take lots of pride from second half. Came here for points, so overall emotion is disappointment. Should take belief from this display still" #lufc
November 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
DF: "Deserved equalise. Open game in the last minutes. Either team can win it. Foden with the decisive moment. Heartbreak for my players, but they should take lots of pride from second half. Came here for points, so overall emotion is disappointment. Should take belief from this display still" #lufc
DF: "We played one of the best sides in the world. If you have such a start after our recent results, it does something to the lads. You have to win set-pieces here to succeed. Conceded from corner. Not happy with our pressing execution first half." #lufc
November 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
DF: "We played one of the best sides in the world. If you have such a start after our recent results, it does something to the lads. You have to win set-pieces here to succeed. Conceded from corner. Not happy with our pressing execution first half." #lufc
Started with the same old story down the left, but the second half was a new tale altogether, with a painfully familiar outcome. #lufc www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
Manchester City 3 Leeds 2 – How impressive was Phil Foden? Does Farke deserve credit for changes?
Manchester City managed to overcome Leeds United to win 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium
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November 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Started with the same old story down the left, but the second half was a new tale altogether, with a painfully familiar outcome. #lufc www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
Full-time: 3-2. Nothing like the match I expected. Second half was so good from Leeds, but a gutting finish for them. Those half-time changes and system switch were transformational. Absolutely something Farke needs to use next week. #lufc
November 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Full-time: 3-2. Nothing like the match I expected. Second half was so good from Leeds, but a gutting finish for them. Those half-time changes and system switch were transformational. Absolutely something Farke needs to use next week. #lufc
That is an absolute gut punch for Leeds. Were doing so well and then Foden has a moment of magic from outside the area, shooting through a crowd of bodies. #lufc
November 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
That is an absolute gut punch for Leeds. Were doing so well and then Foden has a moment of magic from outside the area, shooting through a crowd of bodies. #lufc
Donnarumma saved it, but Nmecha tucked away the rebound. 2-2! Limbs in the away corner. Potentially massive goal in Farke's Leeds career. #lufc
November 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Donnarumma saved it, but Nmecha tucked away the rebound. 2-2! Limbs in the away corner. Potentially massive goal in Farke's Leeds career. #lufc
Donnarumma down to receive treatment. Meanwhile, conveniently, every outfield City player rushes to Guardiola for instructions. They haven't coped with the 5-3-2 from Leeds. #lufc
November 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Donnarumma down to receive treatment. Meanwhile, conveniently, every outfield City player rushes to Guardiola for instructions. They haven't coped with the 5-3-2 from Leeds. #lufc