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Will Freeman

Why Mike Dean plans to text Anthony Taylor after controversial Man City vs Liverpool FC display

Mike Dean has praised Anthony Taylor for his officiating following controversy in Liverpool's 1-0 win over Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday.

The match sparked into life with the controversial decision to disallow Phil Foden's second-half goal, with Erling Haaland deemed to have fouled Fabinho in the build-up to the goal. This was a topic which was intensely debated in the aftermath, with many claiming that the goal should have stood.

However, the goal was chalked off, with Haaland seen to have had a hold of the Liverpool midfielder's shirt. Both Bernardo Silva and Pep Guardiola were critical of the decision in the wake of the match, claiming that more consistency is needed with such decisions.

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