Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson were both involved in a massive post derby brawl that led to the intervention of security staff. It was a Manchester Derby of such high magnitude that apparently emotions spilled over into well after the final whistle.
Reports indicate that the melee erupted in the tunnel outside the visitor dressing room at Old Trafford following City’s dominating 2-1 win over the hosts. Including players, coaches and staff from both sides, it’s being reported that about 20 people in total were in the mix.
The fracas began with Mourinho coming over to the City side and telling them they were being too loud in celebration, and that they should tone it down. Mourinho then had milk and water spilled on him, following a spat with Ederson. This widespread claim has been refuted by City spokespeople though.
Manchester City coach Mikel Arteta suffered a cut above his eye, supposedly from a bottle. The Arteta injury has been confirmed to the media by sources inside Man City.
Details of the clash have continued to trickle in throughout the night and into the morning, and at this point it’s not entirely clear what really may have happened. As is the case typically with incidents like this.
The Mirror writes that: “United striker Romelu Lukaku was also said to be involved in the incident, along with goalkeeping coach Silvino Louro.”
The Guardian expanded on the Mourinho vs Ederson dust-up stating that: “Mourinho is said to have accused Ederson of play-acting to waste time and then reverted to English, screaming “you fucking show respect. Who are you?”
Meanwhile The Telegraph adds that: “Mourinho later accused City of being “protected by luck” after claiming his team were denied a “clear penalty” against their bitter rivals for the second successive season at Old Trafford.”
Finally, the Daily Express reports that: “Both Sergio Aguero and Bernardo Silva were said to be watching on from a distance as the incident played out as they were not in the dressing room when it began. Eventually police offers and Old Trafford stewards managed to separate the two rival teams.”
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