This could backfire big time on Howard Webb and the PGMOL. They have set a huge precedent here by releasing this audio so soon after the event.
Webb did it to protect the integrity of his officials amid this nonsensical talk of corruption. He wanted to show that, yes, they made a mistake, and no, we have nothing to hide.
But now, Webb will have other Premier League clubs demanding the same treatment whenever a controversial decision goes against them on a Saturday. And what can the PGMOL say in response? No? The clubs will turn around and say, ‘You did it for Liverpool.