Anthony Taylor, after a brief stint in the Championship, is poised to return to Premier League action this weekend. This temporary ‘demotion’ followed a controversial decision in his last Premier League appearance, where he awarded a disputed penalty to Newcastle against Wolves. Despite criticism, VAR upheld Taylor’s decision, prompting calls for a personal review.
During his Championship tenure, overseeing a match between Preston North End and Coventry City, Taylor faced fan uproar due to another contentious penalty decision. Social media humorously speculated about Taylor continuing to ‘demote’ to even lower leagues, with jokes about League One or lower.
Contrary to these predictions, Taylor is making a Premier League comeback and is set to officiate a high-profile clash between Manchester City and Chelsea. Chelsea, free from European commitments, aims to capitalize on their form and secure consecutive victories against top-six rivals.
Taylor’s decisions in the Championship, including awarding Preston a penalty with minimal contact, faced scrutiny. Despite online banter suggesting further demotions, his upcoming Premier League assignment contradicts these predictions, putting him back in the spotlight for a significant fixture. Chelsea fans hope their team’s lack of European obligations contributes to success against Manchester City.
