When tensions run high in a football match, players' tempers can occasionally get the better of them.
But it seems the heat of the London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal got too much for managers Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho, who ended up shoving each other on the Stamford Bridge touchline within the first 20 minutes.
These pictures show the Frenchman approaching the Blues manager and pushing him in the chest after they disagreed over a tackle by Chelsea defender Gary Cahill on Alexis Sanchez.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger approached Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho as he tried to remonstrate with fourth official Jon Moss during today's London derby
Fightback: Mourinho looks shocked by Wenger as decides to push back, as another member of the Chelsea coaching team rushes to intervene
Wenger's tie flaps in the wind as the two have a brief tiff during the first half of the Chelsea v Arsenal Premier League match this afternoon
Wenger pushed Mourinho square in the chest to stop him from remonstrating to fourth official Jon Moss.
Mourinho, known as The Special One, then reacts, pushing back aggressively and telling Wenger to 'back off' as Wenger's tie flaps in the wind.
Chelsea fans were seen cheering as Mr Moss and coaching staff stepped in to separate the pair of managers, while the players carried on unaware.
Referee Martin Atkinson was then called over to have words with the two managers, who, surprisingly, were not sent to the stands over the childish tiff.
The bosses did not shake hands after the match, and they may yet find themselves in hot water with the FA for the clash after Mr Atkinson submits his match report.
Mourinho could find himself in further trouble for walking on to the pitch to tell the referee that his Belgian goal keeper Thibaut Courtois was injured.
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