Ex-referee Dermot Gallagher calls out Anthony Taylor's BLUNDER
Ex-Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher believes Anthony Taylor mismanaged the situation which saw Liverpool controversially denied a clear opportunity to score against West Ham.
With four minutes remaining of their London Stadium clash last weekend, Hammers goalkeeper Alphonse Areola fell to the ground after collecting the ball from a cross into the box. He took his time to get back to his feet and referee Taylor waved play on and did not blow the whistle.
Areola then rolled the ball out and Cody Gakpo ran towards the French goalkeeper in an attempt to pass the ball into an empty net. However, Taylor then blew his whistle with no explanation and stopped the Dutchman from potentially giving Liverpool the lead late on.
Speaking on Sky Sports' Ref Watch, Gallagher conceded that the experienced official handled the situation poorly and he urged Taylor to 'keep it simple' and blow his whistle in the future.
'At this point he can stop play and say that the keeper needs treatment,' He said. 'But he decides he doesn't.
'That's where he makes a mistakes by turning his back on the ball. At that point, for however long of a period it was, you're not in control of that situation.
'He turns quickly, sees [Cody] Gakpo going back and blows his whistle which is why he doesn't kick the ball into the net.
'He goes over to the keeper and then decides he needs treatment. I think that's actually dug him out but as I say, keep it safe, keep it simple.
'When the goalkeeper [initially came into contact with Gakpo] just blow your whistle and then we wouldn't have this scenario.'
The Reds' title hopes took yet another dent as they were held by David Moyes' men.
Jarrod Bowen and Andy Robertson had traded goals either side of the break before Areola's
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