Jose Mourinho refused to shake hands with Mark Hughes after being told to 'f*** off' by the Stoke manager, Manchester United sources have insisted.
Hughes was also alleged to have called for referee Neil Swarbrick to dismiss Mourinho to the stands after the Portuguese entered his technical area.
The altercation took place late in the 2-2 draw after Hughes argued with officials as Stoke prepared to take a free-kick, prompting Mourinho to go close up to Hughes and receiving a push in the chest.
A United source said: 'Jose wanted to reorganise his defence after a foul and Hughes pushed him as he walked over and told Jose to, "F*** off.