The Football Association has asked Jose Mourinho to explain comments made about Anthony Taylor in the days before Manchester United's draw at Liverpool.
Mourinho questioned concerns surrounding the referee's appointment for Monday night's drab goalless draw at Anfield, claiming 'somebody' was placing undue pressure on him.
Sportsmail understands Taylor, who lives a few miles from Old Trafford, allowed the United manager's comments to wash over him before producing a flawless display on Merseyside.
Criticism of FIFA-listed Taylor taking charge of the Premier League clash were borne out of the official hailing from nearby Altrincham.