Fans joke Todd Boelhy has ‘signed Anthony Taylor too’ as Chelsea somehow get away with ‘handball’ in box vs Liverpool

FOOTBALL fans joked Todd Boehly wild spending spree has now extended to referees as Chelsea escaped a huge handball claim in their penalty area.

Liverpool were adamant they should have had a spot kick early in the second half at Stamford Bridge.

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Anthony Taylor was in charge of Chelsea’s clash with LiverpoolCredit: Reuters

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Nicolas Jackson deflected the ball to safety with his handCredit: Sky Sports

Nicolas Jackson deflected a corner back out of play with his hand – although his arm was tucked into his body.

The new striker claimed it had come off his chest but replays showed he clearly used his hand, albeit probably accidentally.

But ref Anthony Taylor opted against awarding a penalty – and the VAR agreed.

That prompted an outpouring of similar comments on Twitter suggesting the official was the latest big-money transfer arrival for Boehly’s Chelsea.

One said: “Did Boehly sign Taylor?”

Another joked: “Crazy to think that Boehly and Eghbali talked Anthony Taylor into an eight-year contract.”

And a final user referenced the long-held bitterness Chelsea supporters hold towards Taylor by adding: “We’ve finally bought Anthony Taylor to our side.”

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