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Southampton boss Russell Martin reveals the truth behind his touchline spat with Brighton rival Fabian Hurzeler after they had to be separated at full time

Southampton boss Russell Martin took a dim view of his counterpart Fabian Hurzeler's attempts to 'get so many players booked' during a feisty Premier League clash on Friday night.

The two bosses came together after the final whistle of their side's 1-1 draw at the Amex after goals from Kaoru Mitoma and Flynn Downes ensured the points were shared.

The visitors were left furious after a controversial VAR call, which took four-and-half-minutes to adjudicate, denied them a winner. Things boiled over at full time as the managers exchanged some choice words.

They were eventually separated by members of the backroom staff but a firm sense of feeling lingered in the air on the south coast.