Anthony Taylor handled Liverpool vs Manchester United clash very well after all the pre-match talk
Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey runs the rule over the under-pressure whistler's performance at a red-hot Anfield
EX-PREM referee Mark Halsey runs the rule over whistler Anthony Taylor’s performance at a red-hot Anfield.
The official went into the goalless draw between Liverpool and Manchester United under the microscope.
It emerged that he lives just SIX MILES away from Old Trafford.
The appointment enraged Liverpool fans and Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho could face an FA rap after his comments pre-match where he claimed it was impossible for the ref to do a good job.
Here SunSport’s expert whistleblower examines Taylor’s handling of the contest.
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CONTROL
Managed game well but two first-half cards raised his profile unnecessarily.
USE OF CARDS
Two of them could have been avoided. There were no bad challenges.
INTIMIDATED
To his credit he took no notice of the fans nor Mourinho’s wagging finger.
HE GOT IT RIGHT
Picked up on free-kicks and gave them correctly. Communication was good.
HE GOT IT WRONG
Booked Eric Bailly but failed to caution James Milner for similar tackle. Inconsistent.
VERDICT
He had a good game and was not in the spotlight. Did well in a turgid clash.