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Danyal Khan

Referee Anthony Taylor sends message to Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs fans after Mikel Arteta claim

Referee Anthony Taylor has pleaded with Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs fans to have more 'understanding' and 'empathy' to their and VAR's decision making despite recent backlash from Mikel Arteta and Frank Lampard respectively.

Refereeing decisions, especially if they go against your club, can often cause outrage on social media and recent examples for Arsenal and Everton have demonstrated just this.

In the Gunners' away clash recently against Wolves, Gabriel Martinelli was sent off in bizarre circumstances, to the confusion of Mikel Arteta who voiced his concerns about referees' decision making post-match.

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