leeds Manager Daniel Falke insists his red card in Saturday’s Premier League defeat at home to Manchester City should be overturned, but has yet to decide whether to appeal.

Falke furious over red card

After the final whistle, Falke walked straight to Elland Road and confronted referee Peter Banks, unhappy with several decisions in his side’s 0-1 defeat, particularly the lack of extended stoppage time.

Antoine Semenho scored the only goal in first-half stoppage time to help City keep the pressure on title rivals Arsenal, while Leeds remained six points above the relegation zone after suffering their third defeat in 15 league games.

Falke, who was sent off for the first time in his 16-year managerial career, said he did not swear or use threatening language at Banks or other officials and that the red card was shown before he could speak.

“I have been told that the Premier League or the referee will contact us once they have a full report of the incident. The report should arrive shortly and I will then have the opportunity to respond,” Falke said.

“The report will say what the red card is for. I’m not sure what the procedure is and when we can appeal. I’m not sure. I can only tell you my gut feeling that it shouldn’t have been a red card.

“When there’s a clear mistake, and for me it’s a clear mistake, it should be overturned. That’s what I’ve experienced, when a player gets a red card by mistake, it can be overturned and I expect the same result.”

As the club and Falke await a decision on whether to appeal, it is understood the German may choose to accept a possible one-match ban without going through the appeals process, based on the referee’s report.

Farke, who hopes to be on the bench for Tuesday night’s trip to Sunderland, added: “I came at a jog. There wasn’t a bad word. No swear words or swear words.”

“I just wanted to ask him why he didn’t add time. He didn’t speak to me and just took out the red card.

“I’m not happy that a red card was given to embarrass me in front of the whole world. Even the assistants were shocked by the red card. That’s not how we should work together.”

Leeds United fans have been heavily criticized for allowing Muslim players to break their fast during Ramadan during their match against Manchester City, only to be booed for a prolonged period in the stands.

Falke added: “If disrespect was shown because of the break, then we have to say we have to learn from it.

“I’m not sure everyone knows – we talked about Pep (Guardiola) bringing the players in to give team talks – I think the supporters thought that was it.

“I don’t think the booing is specific to this (Ramadan). If it’s coming from someone, it’s not acceptable.”

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The Wales international, who was described by Farke last week as “one of the best players in this position in this league”, is out of contract at the end of next season and is currently not Leeds top earners.

“Ampadu is a very important player for Leeds United,” said Brown, a former Manchester United scout. explain.

“He’s the kind of player who can give you seven or eight out of ten every week and that’s what you need as a team like Leeds United.

“You need consistency and reliability and he gives them those two things, as well as his leadership, which is also really important. I think they will do everything they can to keep him at the club for the foreseeable future.

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“Of course, his contract situation could be a concern because it’s never a good thing to see a key player entering the final year of his contract.

“But I think they will try to get him a new contract before the end of the season, especially if they stay and I can see him being happy to stay.”