Anthony Taylor: Chelsea matches, Euro 2024 and VAR controversies

The Premier League referee has officiated several high-profile Chelsea matches and has been at the centre of VAR controversies

Anthony Taylor will take charge of the quarter-final between Spain and Germany in Euro 2024 tonight.

The Premier League referee has officiated several high-profile Chelsea matches and has been at the centre of VAR controversies.

Chelsea matches

In 2016, Taylor oversaw Chelsea's 2-1 win over Manchester United in the FA Cup final. The match was marred by a controversial penalty decision that went in Chelsea's favour.

In 2018, Taylor was the referee for Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final. The match was again marred by a controversial penalty decision, this time against Chelsea.

In 2019, Taylor oversaw Chelsea's 4-0 win over Arsenal in the Europa League final. The match was relatively straightforward for Taylor, with no major controversies.

VAR controversies

Taylor has been involved in several VAR controversies in recent years.

In 2019, Taylor disallowed a goal for Brighton against Crystal Palace after VAR ruled that the ball had gone out of play in the build-up. The decision was controversial as it was not clear whether the ball had actually gone out of play.

In 2020, Taylor awarded a penalty to Liverpool against Everton after VAR ruled that Lucas Digne had fouled Sadio Mane. The decision was again controversial as it was not clear whether Digne had actually fouled Mane.

Euro 2024

Taylor will take charge of the quarter-final between Spain and Germany in Euro 2024 tonight. The match is a high-profile one and Taylor will be under pressure to perform well.

Taylor is a experienced referee and he will be hoping to avoid any major controversies in tonight's match.