There was chaotic scenes at the full-time whistle after Manchester City got the better of Leeds United at Elland Road. Daniel Farke was sent off by referee Peter Bankes as the German charged over to the referee angrily wagging his finger in the official's direction. Pep Guardiola approached Farke to cool him down and the Catalan coach also played peacemaker during angry exchanges between both sets of players.
Farke shook hands with Guardiola in the dugout then made his way towards the centre circle to speak to Bankes. But the referee was reaching for his pocket even before the Leeds manager got close to him. Farke made his frustrations towards Bankes clear as the home side's goalkeeper, Karl Darlow, tried to put distance between the two. Guardiola then made his way over to have a word with his counterpart.
It was not clear what exactly angered Farke. Alan Smith said on Sky Sports' commentary: "There was nothing particularly controversial with what the referee gave."
City won 1-0 thanks to January signing Antoine Semenyo's first-half goal. The win means City close the gap to leaders Arsenal to two points, before the Gunners host Champions League-chasing Chelsea at the Emirates on Sunday afternoon.