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Jose Mourinho was reportedly hit on the head by a bottle as players and staff violently clashed in the tunnel following Manchester City‘s 2-1 victory at Manchester United.
The Premier League clash was hotly-contested on the pitch at Old Trafford and tempers flared as the teams headed back down the tunnel just moments after the final whistle.
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According to The Daily Mail, City’s goalkeeper Ederson confronted Mourinho and the pair exchanged words before a melee involving more than 20 players and staff broke out.
It’s claimed Mourinho was squirted with water and was also struck on the head by a plastic bottle during the brawl.
A number of players were seen swinging punches at each others while police, who were already present in the tunnel, watched on in shock.
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‘Nobody minds celebrating but the lads deemed that excessive,’ a United insider told The Daily Mail.
Asked about United’s defeat, Mourinho told Sky Sports: ‘It’s a clear penalty. I’m sorry for us and I’m sorry for Michael [Oliver] – he had a good performance, but it’s a clear penalty.
‘The referee made a mistake which can happen. Last season it was similar when we were winning 2-1.
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‘The referee is a human being he tried his best, he’s committed to having a good match which I think he had.
‘He made one mistake which is crucial for result.’
Manchester United 2017/18 Fixtures
West Bromwich Albion (A) – Sun Dec 17
Bristol City (A) – Wed Dec 20 (EFL Cup)
Leicester City (A) – Sat Dec 23
Burnley (H) – Tues Dec 26
Southampton (H) – Sat Dec 30
Everton (A) – Mon Jan 1
Stoke City (H) – Sat Jan 20
Tottenham (A) – Wed Jan 31
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