Anthony Taylor pulled from refereeing duty after social media abuse
PULLED: Anthony Taylor issued a Premier League record of 14 yellow cards during his match on Saturday, eight of them to Chelsea players. Pic: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.
Anthony Taylor will not referee a Premier League match this weekend after being subjected to abuse on social media after Chelsea’s 1-0 win at Bournemouth, with the English top flight now investigating.
The 45-year-old issued a Premier League record of 14 yellow cards during Saturday’s game, eight of them to Chelsea players.
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