Jose Mourinho asked to explain comments about referee Anthony Taylor

The Portuguese has until the close of business on Friday to respond.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been contacted by the English Football Association for his observations on his comments about referee Anthony Taylor prior to the goalless draw at Liverpool.

On Friday Mourinho was asked about Altrincham-based Taylor being given the game after Keith Hackett, the former head of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited body, claimed the appointment would place undue pressure on the official.