Premier League Managers Clash Before Game in Bizarre Scenes

• The Tottenham vs Brighton game was delayed briefly due to a bizarre altercation between the two teams’ respective managers
• Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi appeared to tell off Cristian Stellini prior to kick off
• Stellini, who was Antonio Conte’s assistant, replaced him after the former Juventus boss was sacked by Spurs

There were bizarre scenes in the Premier League on Saturday, April 8 after managers Roberto de Zerbi and Cristian Stellini were involved in a touchline row before kick off.

Referee Stuart Attwell inevitably had to hold off from starting the game, as it appeared the two managers had words for each other prior to kick off.

The two managers initially shook hands amicably, then Brighton boss de Zerbi appeared to point a finger at Stellini, before telling off the Spurs interim boss.

It remains unclear what led to the harsh exchange but tempers flared in the second half and both managers were sent to the stands.

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How the game went

As far as the game went, Tottenham took the lead through a stunning curler by Son Heung Min in the 10th minute.

Brighton, who have been brilliant under de Zerbi this season, thought they had equalized through Mitoma, but his goal was ruled out for a handball in the build up.

But the Seagulls eventually found their way back in the game as Lewis Dunk rose highest to head in from a corner.

According to Sky Sports, de Zerbi celebrated in front of the Tottenham bench immediately his team found the equalizer.