Managers marauding down the Stamford Bridge sidelines in celebration or confrontation is hardly a new thing.
But even the ‘Special One’ Jose Mourinho might have raised an eyebrow at the antics of two of his successors in the Chelsea hotseat on Sunday evening.
Blues boss Thomas Tuchel and Tottenham head coach Antonio Conte went head-to-head, nay face-to-face, even nose-to-nose in an escalating squabble that ended with both receiving post-match red cards.
“It was hot from the temperature, hot between the benches, hot on the field and hot between the spectators – everything you want and hope for in a match like this early in the season,” said Tuchel with a smile.
While the touchline tiff threatened to overshadow a thrilling Premier League affair, Tuchel was arguably more angry with referee Anthony Taylor at the final whistle than he was with chirpy counterpart Conte.
So what exactly did happen in another fiery London derby that ended in a 2-2 draw?
Spurs equaliser lights the fire
Believe it or not, a match that contained so much chaos in its final quarter was actually a relatively calm occasion – with few fouls and just two cautions – up until the 68th minute when all hell broke loose.
