Chelsea vs Man United promised to be an exciting game and it delivered. Saturday's Stamford Bridge clash ushered in a return to action in the English top-flight in what turned out to be a four-goal thriller.
The Blues took the lead through a 21st-minute Rudiger header. However, the Red Devils bounced back and marched into an unexpected 2-1 lead thanks to a brace from Martial.
Mourinho's men appeared to be headed for a memorable win until Ross Barkley scored a last-gasp equalizer in the 96th minute to salvage a point. That is when hell broke loose at the touchline.
Soon after the English midfielder found the back of the net, the Special One was involved in a scuffle with Chelsea assistant coach Marco Ianni. The Portuguese tactician had to be held back by stewards and members of his own staff after leaping at the Chelsea official.
Mourinho sees red!
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 20, 2018
The @ManUtd manager was absolutely furious as @ChelseaFC equalised in the dying seconds of their @premierleague clash!
https://t.co/fFXhrDuG5C pic.twitter.com/fPpXVmzY9e
Shortly later, a Sky Sports showed footage of what lead to this brawl. Upon the dramatic equalizer, Ianni could be seen taunting the Man United boss by celebrating the goal in front of the Red Devils bench and their manager's face.
A closer look!
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 20, 2018
It seems @ChelseaFC assistant coach Marco Ianni incensed Mourinho when he celebrated in his face following the equaliser!
Match report: https://t.co/DSbgFX9jYY pic.twitter.com/3PvQx1o9sE
The provoked 55-year-old reacted on his emotions, which halted play for a while. However, opinions on this incident were split.
While many slammed the Chelsea assistant coach for his classless provacation, others argued that the under-pressure Old Trafford gaffer merely got a taste of his own medicine. Check out the best tweets below.
Someone being disrespectful to Mourinho like he has been disrespectful to so many people in the past.
— Osman (@OsmanZtheGooner) October 20, 2018
To be fair to Mourinho, it's so classless to run down a touchline to celebrate. Oh wait... pic.twitter.com/xpJ6zPwsTP
— ShotOnGoal (@shotongoal247) October 20, 2018
A member of the coaching staff running down the touchline past Mourinho. Can see why he was upset. Not the sort of thing he would do.
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) October 20, 2018
Pathetic behaviour by that Chelsea coach & totally disrespectful to a man who won the club so many trophies.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) October 20, 2018
No wonder Mourinho went nuts. pic.twitter.com/8jJSOX8BDk
Very disrespectful from the Chelsea backroom staff to celebrate in front of Mourinho, who has done nothing wrong since he bullied a few of their colleagues out of the club.
— JB™️ (@gunnerpunner) October 20, 2018
Jose Mourinho is bigger than Chelsea Football Club. Don't forget that. pic.twitter.com/UzLBCe74ip
— The Man Utd Way (@TheManUtdWay) October 20, 2018
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— Paddy Power (@paddypower) October 20, 2018
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Jose Mourinho holds up three fingers to remind Chelsea fans how many titles he won with the club. pic.twitter.com/2noCsmQvnB
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 20, 2018
While the result robbed Man United of their first Stamford Bridge win since Sir Alex Ferguson's final season in charge, it was also a slip-up for Sarri's crew. The London giant dropped two precious points at home and could lose ground in the title race to Liverpool and Man City.