Stoke City boss Steven Schumacher raises eyebrows, hinting at favoritism towards Leeds United as his player Ben Pearson sees red in a clash packed with drama.
Leeds notched another crucial victory, but the match against Stoke City wasn’t without its controversies.
While Leeds dominated the first half, the second saw Stoke pressing hard, with opportunities to level the scoreline aplenty until tactical substitutions swung the momentum back in Leeds’ favor.
One subplot emerged as Ben Pearson’s night ended prematurely with two yellow cards, adding to his tally of send-offs against Leeds. His indiscretions left Stoke with an uphill battle, drawing ire from fans and fellow players alike.
