Liverpool fans have fumed they're "starting 1-0 down" after Anthony Taylor was named the referee for their clash with Manchester City.
The struggling Reds welcome high-flying City to Anfield on Sunday (October 16) for a 4.30pm kick-off in the Premier League, with the experienced Taylor confirmed as the official taking charge today ahead of the weekend.Having been born in Wythenshawe in Manchester, Taylor is often accused of being biased by opposition fans when their sides face City or United.
And Liverpool supporters were quick to make their feelings known once again.READ MORE: FA 'very likely' to get lip reader involved in Jordan Henderson vs Gabriel investigationOne tweeted: "Starting 1-0 down then." Another wrote: "Sounds about right.
Manchester-based ref. Reffing a Manchester team in a big football game.""Staggering," commented a third, while a fourth joked: "It’s a bit like Simon Cowell's son going on X Factor.
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