Taylor hits back at Wenger

The Croatian has been charged by European football's governing body after he won a penalty against the Scottish side in their UEFA Champions League qualifier in midweek.

The Arsenal boss labelled the decision a 'disgrace', claiming Uefa had started a witch-hunt against Eduardo.

But Taylor has hit back, as well as denying suggestions that the decision was taken by Scottish people working at Uefa.

Without foundation
He told the News of the World: "What he is saying is totally without foundation. No-one is re-reffing a game, this is about the image of football.

"We only look at matters of a serious nature that the referee did not see. The regulations allow for this type of action but they are only used sparingly.

"It's all about the severity of the alleged deception. This is nothing new.

"To suggest I or my Scottish colleagues were involved in this decision is total nonsense. I haven't even heard from Celtic or the Scottish FA."

Scottish Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith called on Uefa to punish the Arsenal striker after the clash but he has denied any influence in their decision.

He said: "I never even put the case to Uefa, they reacted independently. Michel Platini is French, not Scottish."