Fans unite to slam 'shocking' referee for failing to send off Thiago and Fabinho

Fans have united on social media to slam referee Anthony Taylor for failing to send off either Thiago or Fabinho during Liverpool's 2-2 draw away at Manchester City.

The referee didn't have too many decisions to make for the majority of the game as the two contenders played out an epic at the Etihad Stadium.

However, there were some big calls late in the game, as Fabinho's challenge on Bernardo Silva in the 82nd minute asked some big questions with the midfielder only picking up a yellow card.

Thiago meanwhile was perhaps lucky to avoid a yellow card mid-way through the half after he stopped an attack with a wild lunge.

Then after the hour mark he received a yellow card for dissent and later in the game, moments after Fabinho's challenge, he seemed to take out Kevin De Bruyne.

Taylor though awarded the foul to the visitors as Thiago was also being held back by Rodri in the midfield melee.

Fans though took to Twitter to question Taylor for his decision not to send either man off.

Barney Gaughan wrote: 'That's two red cards Liverpool should have had in 2 mins, first was Fabinhno, 2nd was Thiago. Anthony Taylor is shocking.'

A Twitter account named @PoorEPLreferees posted: 'Yes, Fabinho should have received a red card and Thiago should have received a second yellow card.'

An Everton fan also jumped in on the act as they tweeted: 'Fast forward to the derby, and imagine if Richarlison made them tackles Thiago or Fabinho did. Straight red, three game ban. One rule for them and another for us.'

Rafael Hernandez wrote: 'Thiago should be red carded, scandalous,' while Even Deprey added: 'That’s 3 yellows Thiago should have now!'

Another Twitter user wrote: 'You'll never walk alone, You'll walk with Anthony Taylor.

While @JohyanCryuff also posted: 'How’s that not a yellow on Thiago?? Oh wait it’s Anthony Taylor.'

Manchester City took the lead twice in the potential title deciding game through Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus.

Liverpool however showed great character to equalise first through Diogo Jota and then Sadio Mane a minute into the second-half.

Both sides had further chances but the game finished as a draw, leaving them separated by just one point with seven games remaining.

Jurgen Klopp's side now have to rely on other teams to take points off the league leaders, if they are to win their second title in three seasons.