Benitez criticises award of 'invisible penalty'

The simmering feud between Chelsea and Liverpool erupted on the pitch with nine bookings, and off it with more controversy between Jose Mourinho and Rafael Benitez.

The simmering feud between Chelsea and Liverpool erupted on the pitch with nine bookings, and off it with more controversy between Jose Mourinho and Rafael Benitez.

Confronted with questioning over his team’s alleged gamesmanship and constant questioning of referee Rob Styles’ decisions during a 1-1 draw at Anfield, Chelsea boss Mourinho claimed: “We are a naïve and pure team.

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