Joe Hart went head to head with Michael Oliver on derby day this season, but the referee dealt no punishment.
Cesc Fabregas shoved Oliver out of the way this season, but the referee dealt no punishment.
Vincent Kompany put both hands on Oliver when complaining about Crystal Palace’s first goal this evening, but the referee dealt no punishment.
But when Angel di Maria pulled on Oliver’s shirt, the referee gave him a second yellow card and sent him off.
How are fans and footballers expected to take referee’s seriously when they show such levels of inconsistency in the space of a few months.
