Chelsea complained about having to play with a coronavirus-depleted squad in drawing at Wolverhampton. Liverpool grumbled about the refereeing in being held by Tottenham.
And Manchester City just strolled further in front at the top of the Premier League. The champions eased past Newcastle 4-0 on Sunday after brushing aside Leeds 7-0 in midweek.
Pep Guardiola’s side moved three points in front of Liverpool, which drew 2-2 at Tottenham after having defender Andrew Robertson sent off and being infuriated that opposing striker Harry Kane didn’t also see red.
“I have no problems with any referees — only you,” Jürgen Klopp bellowed to referee Paul Tierney after the final whistle.
Liverpool had already conceded for the final time —- Son Heung-min’s equalizer in the 74th minute — when Robertson was dismissed for a wild kick on Emerson Royal three minutes later.