After several contentious calls, Burnley manager Vincent Kompany said on Monday that the Premier League’s officiating has declined this year. He joined a chorus of people criticising the officiating.
In Saturday’s match against Chelsea, Kompany’s team was reduced to 10 men, and the former Belgium defender received a red card for arguing with the controversial penalty call.
The club facing relegation, currently ranked 19th in the standings with eight games remaining, and Chelsea drew 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.
“It’s a series of errors and it’s always up for debate, which is where the frustration lies,” Kompany stated during a press conference.
“I guess all of that kind of makes you feel more angry, but when the next moment comes, I have to do my best [to not react].” The effect is on points and on our season. I’m hoping that won’t occur once more this season.
“I don’t hesitate to express my opinions; I will not back down. I’ve told the officials that this season’s officiating hasn’t been up to par. I expressed that in a positive manner.
“Last year I said English refereeing was the best in the world, I felt there was always common sense being applied — this year I have not felt like this.”
Following the Chelsea match, the former captain of Manchester City said he had apologised to the officials.
Wolverhampton Wanderers, in tenth place, will be Burnley’s opponent on Tuesday.
“All we’re asking is to have an opportunity, so if between now and the end of the season we have one opportunity, that’s enough for us,” Kompany stated.
“We will just fight and work as hard as anyone to get that opportunity, but the next eight games don’t define the club.”
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