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Manchester United news: FA asks Jose Mourinho to explain comments made about referee Anthony Taylor

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been contacted by the Football Association for his observations on his comments about referee Anthony Taylor prior to the goalless draw at Liverpool.

On Friday Mourinho was asked about Altrincham-based Taylor being given the game after Keith Hackett, the former head of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited body, claimed the appointment would place undue pressure on the official.

"I think Mr Taylor is a very good referee but I think somebody with intention is putting such a pressure on him that I feel that it will be difficult for him to have a very good performance,'' Mourinho said.