Aussie backs accused EPL referee

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Under pressure ... Mark Clattenburg and John Obi Mikel. Source: ADRIAN DENNIS / AFP

Veteran Socceroos goalkeeper and Barclays Premier League stalwart Mark Schwarzer has come to the defence of the referee accused of using "inappropriate language" towards Chelsea star John Obi Mikel.

Chelsea allege that referee Mark Clattenburg abused Nigerian midfielder Mikel during the European champions' stormy 3-2 loss to Manchester United in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge last weekend.

Reports in the British media have suggested that Chelsea believe the language used by Clattenburg towards Mikel was of a racial nature.

Clattenburg, 37, reportedly denies the allegations and has vowed to co-operate fully with any investigations.

Fulham star Schwarzer told Fox Sports that he had never had trouble with Clattenburg and could understand why the referee may have bitten back under extreme pressure.

"I think he's a very good referee," Schwarzer said.

"All the experiences I have had with him have been very positive.

"He's a referee that has a very difficult job on his hands all the time like all the rest of them.

"It's a very high-pressured game and it's very difficult for referees to see everything, to make the right call at all times, let alone deal with players' frustrations.

"I tell you now, referees deal with a lot. They cop a lot of abuse. Not just from players but supporters.

"On occasions I have heard referees give it back. It sometimes doesn't surprise me because most of the time the player deserves getting it back."

Schwarzer's Fulham face high-flying Everton on Sunday at 2am (EDT).

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