Tottenham and Brighton managers both SENT OFF for huge touchline bust-up having started rowing before kick-off
TOTTENHAM boss Cristian Stellini and Brighton gaffer Roberto De Zerbi were BOTH sent off after a huge touchline bust up.
The pair originally exchanged words before the game, but the two benches were at it again as tempers flared during the match.
In a dramatic start, kick-off for the game was momentarily delayed as the referee appeared to deal with a technical problem.
Ref Stuart Attwell appeared to have issues with his microphone ahead of kick-off.
The two opposing managers also seemed to row on the touchline before the match had even started.
Brighton boss De Zerbi was seen pointing a finger at Tottenham interim gaffer Stellini as they shook hands ahead of the game.
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They were then back at it as Lewis Dunk netted an equaliser after Son Heung-min had initially put the hosts in front.
claim De Zerbi celebrated in front of the Spurs bench when the Seagulls scored.
Tempers then flared in the second-half, with both managers sent off by ref Attwell following a touchline melee between the two dugouts.
The pair appeared to exchange words in the tunnel as they made their way off the pitch.
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According to , it was Spurs fitness coach Stefano Bruno and members of the Brighton dugout that clashed in the second-half.
But it was Stellini and De Zerbi who were sent off by the referee.
Speaking on the incident, Stellini told the : "I don't like to be involved when there is a fight or something too aggressive. I'm quiet and focused on the game.
"I try to do my job. It is only two games that I am a coach.
"I'm Cristian Stellini and I am the manager of Tottenham so I only speak of that. That is more important than anything."
On whether he will be friendly with De Zerbi next time they see each other, Stellini said: "Of course. I am a friendly person. Football is enjoyable.
"You have to enjoy football and when you see something like this everyone can be disappointed at home. I don't like to show something bad. From me this has never happened.
"I want to enjoy and fight with my team. If I have power inside me I want to use it to fight with my team."
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Meanwhile, De Zerbi told Match of the Day on the altercation: "I am used to always respecting everyone and I want the same to me."
On the pitch, Harry Kane netted the winner to seal a precious three points for Champions League chasing Spurs after Dunk had equalised following Son's opener.