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Anthony Taylor shouldn't officiate Chelsea matches - Thomas Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel has suggested referee Anthony Taylor should not be allowed to officiate Chelsea matches after claiming his players are worried when they learn he is taking charge of their games.

The Blues boss launched a withering attack on Taylor and VAR official Mike Dean as he argued both of Tottenham's goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge should not have stood.

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During a fiery encounter, Kalidou Koulibaly opened the scoring with a superb 19th-minute volley before Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg equalised with 22 minutes left.