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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte hits back at 'fake' Jose Mourinho's match-fixing jibes: 'I think you are a little, little man'

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has responded to Jose Mourinho's jibe about match-fixing by labelling the Manchester United manager a 'little man'.

Their ongoing verbal battle escalated to greater heights on Friday when Conte claimed Mourinho had senile dementia, before Mourinho hit back with his match-fixing accusations.

Conte served a four-month ban following accusations he failed to report his knowledge of an incident of attempted match-fixing in 2011 but was later acquitted of any wrongdoing.

Antonio Conte has just about lost his temper with Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho
Antonio Conte has just about lost his temper with Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho

The Chelsea boss was understandable slightly rattled after his side were held to a goalless draw by Norwich in Saturday's FA Cup third round showdown.