Howard Webb believes Jose Mourinho should be sanctioned by the Football Association for mind games over the appointment of Anthony Taylor as the referee for Manchester United's draw at Liverpool.

England's former top referee Keith Hackett has criticised the decision to put Wythenshawe-based Anthony Taylor in charge of next Monday night's clash between Liverpool and Manchester United.

Christian Benteke’s controversial winner for Liverpool against Bournemouth on Monday should not have stood, the Premier League has acknowledged.

The former World Cup final whistler has been handed a new role as performance director for England’s professional referees.

Referee Roger East has told the body responsible for officiating standards in English football it was not a case of mistaken identity when he sent off Sunderland’s Wes Brown at Manchester United.

"I share the view of one former top referee that the current group of professional referees is the worst that we have seen."

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce was “baffled” by the decision which handed Everton their opening goal in the 2-1 win at Goodison Park.

“I’m going to meet him face-to-face on Friday, I’m just going to give him some concerns I’ve had.”

Swansea defender Federico Fernandez has had his red card against Liverpool in midweek rescinded.

Mark Clattenburg has been dropped for this weekend’s Premier League fixtures after breaking protocol so he could watch an Ed Sheeran concert.

Referees in Premier League matches next season will use the vanishing spray that came to prominence in the recent World Cup in Brazil, it has been announced.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been fined after his sarcastic appraisal of officials following the loss to Sunderland.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has denied a Football Association misconduct charge related to his post-match comments following the Premier League loss to Sunderland.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, his assistant Rui Faria and midfielder Ramires have been charged by the FA for their actions in last Saturday’s controversial loss to Sunderland.

Arsenal insist Kieran Gibbs, who was mistakenly sent off against Chelsea for a handball committed by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, should not have to serve a suspension.

Referee Andre Marriner has apologised to Arsenal for his error which saw Kieran Gibbs mistakenly sent off in the 6-0 loss to Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Southampton refuse to accept the refereeing chiefs’ decision to rule out action against Mark Clattenburg who they accused of verbally abusing midfielder Adam Lallana.

Controversy surrounding referee Mark Clattenburg and Adam Lallana must not affect Southampton’s FA Cup clash with Burnley, according to assistant manager Jesus Perez.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho wants to know if referees’ chief Mike Riley plans to make a habit of making conciliatory phone calls to Premier League managers aggrieved by decisions of his officials.

Referees’ chief Mike Riley understands why Andre Marriner awarded a highly contentious penalty to Chelsea against West Brom earlier this month but insisted only Blues midfielder Ramires could say whether he was guilty of tricking the official into giving it.

Mark Clattenburg will be back in action tonight after Chelsea, the Premier League and the Professional Game Match Officials Limited issued a joint statement admitting regrets over the way his recent ordeal was handled and calling for a line to be drawn under the affair.

The Football Association have decided referee Mark Clattenburg will not face disciplinary action over a complaint of an alleged racist comment directed towards Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel, Press Association Sport understands.

Mark Clattenburg will not referee a match for a second weekend running as he prepares to answer accusations from Chelsea.

Mark Clattenburg will not referee a match for a second weekend running as he prepares to answer accusations from Chelsea.

Premier League referee Mark Halsey has made a complaint to Greater Manchester Police after receiving two abusive tweets on Sunday.

Premier League referee Mark Halsey has made a complaint to Greater Manchester Police after receiving two abusive tweets on Sunday.

The Twitter abuse of referee Mark Halsey has been condemned as “beneath contempt” by the match officials’ union Prospect.

Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba remains in a critical condition as he fights for his life following his cardiac arrest at Tottenham.

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas wants the Premier League to clamp down on players making the most of challenges which result in penalties.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists there is no need yet to be concerned over Jack Wilshere’s hopes of playing at Euro 2012 after the England midfielder suffered a setback to his recovery.

THE FA’s disciplinary committee will meet today to determine whether Alex Ferguson should be charged with improper conduct for his astonishing rant at referee Alan Wiley.

Roy Keane is not convinced talks between referees and club managers will solve the current differences between the two groups.

League managers will have talks with referees’ chiefs to try to revive the Football Association’s ’Respect’ campaign.

REFEREE Rob Styles has been given a Premier League game to referee next weekend despite admitting he mistakenly awarded a penalty to Manchester United on Saturday.

Match official Rob Styles has been given a Premier League game to referee next weekend despite admitting he mistakenly awarded a penalty to Manchester United on Saturday.

Referee Rob Styles has contacted Bolton to apologise for mistakenly awarding a penalty to Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Referees’ chief Keith Hackett has confirmed Rob Styles will not take charge of a match next weekend after his performance in the game between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield yesterday.

THE Football Association have launched an inquiry into comments attributed to Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech following his side’s 2-2 Premiership draw at Arsenal.

The Football Association have tonight launched an inquiry into alleged comments from Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, criticising referee Graham Poll.

Referee Graham Poll has been backed by the Premier League over his decision to allow Thierry Henry’s quickly taken free-kick against Chelsea to stand.