{"id":22286,"date":"2024-12-03T15:56:57","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T15:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=22286"},"modified":"2024-12-03T15:56:57","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T15:56:57","slug":"tottenham-vs-chelsea-referee-anthony-taylor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/tottenham-vs-chelsea-referee-anthony-taylor\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea Fans Rage As Anthony Taylor Named As Referee For Sunday’s Clash Against Rivals Tottenham"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Tottenham v Chelsea referee has been announced as Anthony Taylor ahead of this weekend’s crunch London derby.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

A section of Blues supporters have been left raging with the Premier League<\/a>‘s decision to appoint Taylor for such a crucial game.<\/p>\n

Many turned to X<\/a><\/em>, formerly Twitter<\/em>, voicing their concerns. Supporters suggested that the official has often displayed bias for opposing teams. Which includes Spurs.<\/p>\n

Earlier this season, Taylor had the whistle during the bad tempered game between the west Londoners and Bournemouth. The 46-year-old issued a record 14 yellow cards with eight going to Enzo Maresca’s players.<\/p>\n

After the game, Taylor was hit with a torrent of abuse on various social media platforms. He was then pardoned from refereeing in the top-flight the following week.<\/p>\n

Sunday’s clash will see Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn employed as Taylor’s assistants. Lewis Smith will act as fourth official with VAR duties falling to Jarrad Gillett and Mark Scholes.<\/p>\n

Tottenham Vs Chelsea Referee And Premier League Match Officials (Sunday December 8)<\/h2>\n
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  • Referee:<\/strong> Anthony Taylor<\/li>\n
  • Assistants:<\/strong> Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn<\/li>\n
  • Fourth Official:<\/strong> Lewis Smith<\/li>\n
  • VAR Officials:<\/strong> Jarrad Gillett and Mark Scholes (assist)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tottenham Vs Chelsea Referee Announced As Anthony Taylor<\/h2>\n

    The appointment of Anthony Taylor as the Tottenham v Chelsea<\/a> referee has caused quite the stir amongst sections of Blues supporters.<\/p>\n

    Officiating such a high-pressured game will see the spotlight fall on Taylor once again. Especially as he has a chequered history overseeing previous encounters involving the west Londoners.<\/p>\n

    Subsequently, many fans of the Stamford Bridge outfit are extremely unhappy that Taylor has been tasked with such a high-profile fixture.<\/p>\n

    Additionally, many are still fuming with Taylor’s last performance in this fixture back in August 2022. The official failed to award a penalty when Marc Cucurella was hauled down by his hair from Cristian Romero.<\/p>\n

    Furthermore, Kai Havertz was hacked down whilst on the attack with no free-kick given. Both of those major talking points saw Spurs counter and go on to score.<\/p>\n

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    \ud83d\udea8 Anthony Taylor will referee Spurs vs Chelsea on Sunday, with Jarred Gillett on VAR. pic.twitter.com\/gASB4PCTjT<\/a><\/p>\n

    — CFC-Blues (@CFCBlues_com) December 3, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n