Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho was fined £50,000 in November 2016 for talking about Taylor ahead of a clash with Liverpool, but he was already on
notice having previously been warned for a similar offence while Chelsea manager.

Because this was Guardiola's first such offence, and the nature of his comments was regarded as largely neutral, it is understood a charge was not deemed necessary.

Guardiola said: "The referee doesn't want to make a mistake because he knows everybody around the world is going to watch him. If he is a fan of United or City – everybody can be a fan of whoever he wants so no problem."

Taylor was widely praised for his performance in the match earlier this month, which City won 3-1.

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