Premier League referee David Coote has been suspended by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) pending an investigation into a viral video in which he allegedly insults Liverpool and former manager Jurgen Klopp. The Football Association is also probing the incident. If verified, this controversy could reinforce perceptions of bias among officials, which complicates the already challenging relationship between referees and players, as reflected in a recent rise in dissent-related fines. PGMOL chief Howard Webb emphasizes the need for referees to maintain impartiality despite personal conflicts.