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Chelsea manager Antonio Conte calls for respect after criticism of his touchline antics from Jose Mourinho

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has demanded he is shown the same respect he shows others after Jose Mourinho's apparent disapproval at his touchline antics.

The Italian is a man who kicks every ball and bellows to his players from his technical area.

Mourinho appeared to express his annoyance at when speaking at length to his successor after Chelsea's emphatic win over Manchester United on Sunday.

Chelsea's energetic and excitable Italian manager wants more respect for his work
Chelsea's energetic and excitable Italian manager wants more respect for his work
Jose Mourinho was seen to pick holes in Conte's touchline behaviour after being beaten
Jose Mourinho was seen to pick holes in Conte's touchline behaviour after being beaten

Italian media reported Mourinho had been annoyed that Conte had encouraged the home support to cheer on the Blues when they were already 4-0 up, saying 'it's humiliating'.