Chelsea are the worst behaved team in the Premier League when it comes to respecting referees, according to official figures. The data, compiled by Football Association Fair Play delegates who attend every top-flight match and assess team behaviour towards match officials, show Jose Mourinho's team are the most likely to protest decisions. They have faced criticism for surrounding referees this season, while Mourinho's back room staff are rated second-worst for their behaviour on the touchline. Chelsea players protest a decision made by referee Roger East during a home match with Newcastle United . Chelsea are the worst behaved team in the Premier League when it comes to respecting referees . Nemanja Matic is held back by team-mates Kurt Zouma and John Terry after a red card against Burnley . The table is compiled by Football Association delegates who attend each match and give ratings out of seven . Jose Mourinho and his back room staff ranked second-worst in the respect assessment . Referee Phil Dowd is surrounded by Chelsea players during their match with Tottenham . The Fair Play figures, reported by the Daily Telegraph, show that Liverpool show the greatest respect towards officials, followed by Burnley and West Brom. Sunderland, Arsenal and Stoke City rank poorly in the assessment, which involve delegates rating each team out of seven for their conduct towards referees and their assistants. Premier League guidelines on the practice state: 'A positive attitude, including the acceptance of doubtful decision without protest, will be rewarded with high marks. Chelsea captain John Terry remonstrates with referee Jon Moss during a match with Everton . Chelsea assistant manager Rui Faria has been criticised for his behaviour on the touchline this season . Liverpool shows the greatest respect towards match officials, according to the figures . Liverpool players, including Philippe Coutinho, Joe Allen, Mario Balotelli and Steven Gerrard speak to referee Andre Marriner during their match with Newcastle United at St James' Park last November . Manchester United players argue with referee Lee Mason - they came in the middle of the Respect Table . 'Normal behaviour without any particular positive attitudes or gestures towards match officials is likely to receive a score of six rather than seven.' Managers and their back room staff are assessed on how they react to decisions and whether they intervene to calm down angry players. The overall Fair Play League is currently headed by West Ham. The Football Association sends delegates to every Premier League fixture and they awards points based on six different categories: red and yellow cards awarded, positive play, respect towards opponents, respect towards the referee, behaviour of the team officials and behaviour of the public. It works as follows: . RED AND YELLOW CARDS . Starting on a maximum possible score of 10, teams are deducated one point for a yellow card and three points for a red card. There is no minimum score. POSITIVE PLAY . A maximum score of 10 is awarded for attractive, attacking football with intent to score more goals, even when in a winning position. Points are taken off for defensive tactics, time-wasting and diving. RESPECT TOWARDS OPPONENTS . Teams are given a rating out of seven for their treatment of the other team during the match. This includes adhering to the rules of the game and abiding by the spirit of Fair Play. RESPECT TOWARDS THE REFEREE . Another mark out of seven is awarded for behaviour towards the officials - including assistants. The guidelines state: 'A positive attitude, including the acceptance of doubtful decisions without protest, will be rewarded with high marks. Normal behaviour without any particular positive attitudes or gestures towards match officials is likely to receive a score of 6 rather than 7.' BEHAVIOUR OF THE TEAM OFFICIALS . A score out of six is given for the behaviour of team officials, including coaches, towards the referee. The Premier League say: 'Positive and negative aspects of the team officials’ conduct will be assessed – such as whether they calm down or provoke angry players or fans and how they accept the decisions of the referee. Co-operation with the media will also be taken into account.' BEHAVIOUR OF THE PUBLIC . All teams begin with a score of five points and a maximum of 10 can be awarded if the crowd gets behind the team in an 'acceptable form.' Deductions are made for foul and abusive language, abuse of the officials and aggressive and threatening conduct towards opposing fans.
Official figures show Chelsea show the least respect to match officials .
Team behaviour is ranked out of seven by FA delegates at each match .
Liverpool were shown to have the greatest respect towards referees .
Chelsea's back room staff were ranked second-worst in the figures .