Most biased referees for top teams in the Premier League

#2 Everton - Mark Clattenberg

Mark Clattenberg has become a figure of derision at the Goodison Park after his dismal showing in a Merseyside derby in 2007, which resulted in a 6 year hiatus for him from Goodison Park.

Clattenberg’s infamy in the Blue side of Liverpool began when he appeared to consult Steven Gerrard before sending off Tony Hibbert on the fateful night. He then failed to send off Dirk Kuyt for a two-footed lunge on Phil Neville.

He made things worse by failing to award Everton a penalty when Jamie Carragher brought down Joleon Lescott in the penalty area. His performance was so bad, he received death threats from the fans and he was prevented from officiating at Goodison for the next 6 years.

His next game in charge of Everton came at Villa Park in 2012 where, he again failed to give Everton a penalty when Louis Saha was brought down in the box by Alan Hutton. The match ended 1-1.

He took charge of three more Everton games after that, two of which Everton lost. All three games elicited reaction from the press for the referee’s decisions.