Chelsea fans have vented their frustration online after Anthony Taylor awarded a penalty to Manchester City in the first-half of their clash against the Premier League champions.
Spanish defender Marc Cucurella was judged to have fouled Erling Haaland at the back post and VAR did not overrule Taylor’s initial decision. Haaland then stepped up and sent Robert Sanchez the wrong way to give Man City the lead versus Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
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While Haaland was certainly impeded by Cucurella, the decision was not clear-cut given the Norwegian had pulled the Chelsea man back in order to get in front of him.
Thiago Silva equalised shortly after Haaland’s goal, but Blues fans were quick to express their anger at referee Taylor, who has previously been criticised for decisions made in Chelsea games.
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What has been said?
Anthony Taylor should not be allowed to referee Chelsea games. pic.twitter.com/2aoIUCZsOj
— LDN (@LDNFootbalI) November 12, 2023
1-0 to Anthony Taylor
— CFCDaily (@CFCDaily) November 12, 2023
Anthony Taylor explaining why he gave a penalty: pic.twitter.com/UUrHADy6gD
— Chels HQ (@Chels_HQ) November 12, 2023
Of course, Anthony Taylor won’t hesitate to give a pen against Chelsea.
— Vince™ (@Blue_Footy) November 12, 2023
I actually despise Anthony Taylor.
— Futbol Chelsea (@FutbolCheIsea) November 12, 2023
Anthony Taylor, demoted last week, is of course looking after the biggest game this week and doesn’t hesitate to give a pen at the first chance he gets.
The Premier League should be a laughing stock
— Paul Macdonald (@PaulMacdFC) November 12, 2023
Anthony Taylor, as usual. Disgusting.
— CFC Central (@CFCCentral3) November 12, 2023
