The
London Evening Standard claim to have an exclusive story, which points an accusing finger at Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham was a hugely physical affair: Spurs had nine players booked in the match, which was a new Premier League record.
Amazingly neither side had a player sent off, however on another day several players could have received early baths.
Cesc Fabregas was wound up during the match, when he claimed that Erik Lamela stomped on his hand. The Chelsea man showed his damaged hand to the officials, however they ultimately waved the incident away.
After the full time whistle blew, the sides clashed on the sidelines, and the Evening Standard have now reported the problems continued in the tunnel too:
Cesc Fabregas allegedly triggered a tunnel bust-up at the end of Chelsea’s stormy 2-2 draw with Tottenham which left both clubs facing heavy punishment from the Football Association.
Standard Sport has been told of the Chelsea midfielder’s involvement although one counter-claim suggests it was Tottenham forward Erik Lamela, who sparked the confrontation.
Eyewitnesses claim Fabregas jabbed at least one Tottenham backroom staff member, sparking a furious response in the tunnel.
It is also claimed Hiddink had to hold back one of his own staff from aiming a punch at a Spurs official as the fracas continued off the pitch.
Cesc appeared to be hyped before the game, as he publicly expressed his desire to stop Spurs winning the league.