LONDON BRAWLING

Tuchel & Conte sent off after bust-ups during and after fiery draw

- NEIL MCLEMAN

THOMAS TUCHEL clashed with Antonio Conte after a fiery London derby - then risked further punishment by accusing ref Anthony Taylor of bias against Chelsea.

The two managers were sent off following a touchline melee at the latest Battle of the Bridge.

The German later claimed he "loved" the confrontations with Conte but said, "maybe it would be better" if FIFA official Taylor did not referee future Chelsea games because of a history of decisions against his club.

Tuchel said there was a foul in the build-up to Tottenham's first goal and claimed sub-Richarlison was standing offside.

And, to rub salt into Chelsea's wounds, Spurs star Cristian Romero pulled the hair of Blues new boy Marc Cucurella (above) before the injurytime equaliser.

Manchester referee Taylor has officiated two FA Cup final defeats for Chelsea, he has booked more players from Chelsea than from any other club, and he sent off Reece James at Anfield last August. "The players, they know what's going on," said Tuchel.

"Are they worried about this ref when he takes charge of one of the games? Yes, of course."