Could be his reputation. Could be that he's the kind of ref who likes to enjoy his power by targeting the very best players. In the Prem, I hated Var. In the Champs, I hate most of the refs. Hobson's choice.
We badly needed to win this one. With Swansea away coming up, keeping the distance between us would have meant that a defeat was not the end of the world. If we lose this, or even draw, it's getting a bit close for comfort.