Richard Keys expressed his opinion on referee Anthony Taylor’s performance in Sunday’s match, highlighting that it was only Taylor’s third time officiating the fixture. Keys acknowledged Taylor’s overall good job but criticized one decision he felt was incorrect. He pointed out that Casemiro should have been sent off for a late challenge, expressing concern about the added pressure on Taylor, given the high profile of the match and his hometown connection to the area. Keys criticized the decision to repeatedly appoint Taylor for the fixture, stating that it could lead to trouble and unfair criticism for the referee.

O’Neil echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the need for improvement in officiating. He expressed a desire to understand the reasoning behind any disagreement with his viewpoints, and he questioned whether PGMOL chief Howard Webb would be willing to engage with him on the matter. O’Neil pondered the potential consequences of his comments but asserted that he could only react based on his feelings at the time. The text concludes with an invitation to join a new WhatsApp community for daily Mirror Football content and special offers, as well as a note about the associated Privacy Notice.