Richard Keys rages over Man City vs Arsenal referee decision with message to Howard Webb

Richard Keys rages over Man City vs Arsenal referee decision with message to Howard WebbManchester City are set to play host to Arsenal in a Premier League title race six-pointer on Sunday, with Anthony Taylor selected to oversee the match at the Etihad StadiumCommentsSportAaron Morris Senior Sports Reporter18:41, 14 Apr 2026Updated 18:41, 14 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesRichard Keys has spoken about Anthony Taylor(Image: Getty Images)Richard Keys has lambasted PGMOL's decision to appoint Anthony Taylor as the referee to oversee Manchester City's match with Arsenal this weekend. The pair of Premier League titans do battle in a crucially important game come Sunday, April 19 - which could define who wins the league.‌At the time of writing, the Gunners hold just a six-point lead on the Sky Blues, with City holding a valuable game in hand. Dubbed the 'game of the season' due to what is on the line, the PGMOL have put their faith in Taylor for proceedings given he is one of their most-trusted officials.‌He will be assisted by Gary Beswick and Ian Hussin, with Paul Tierney taking up the role of fourth official. John Brooks and Stuart Burt, meanwhile, will be on VAR.‌READ MORE: Mikel Arteta responds to Declan Rice missing Arsenal training and gives Bukayo Saka updateREAD MORE: Six Arsenal players miss training ahead of Sporting clash with Declan Rice injury scareDespite his credentials, Keys has taken particular issue with Taylor's involvement in the game as a result of him hailing from Wythenshawe and living in Altrincham, just six miles away from Old Trafford. Writing in his latest blog, he said: "I do wish the PL had appointed a different ref for the game v City this weekend."They’ve named ‘Altrincham’s’ Anthony Taylor. Why do they stubbornly do this sort of thing? I’ll repeat what I always say - not for a minute do I think Taylor will make bad decisions on purpose, but what if…?“What if he makes a big call and it’s wrong? Why put him under th...