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Jose Mourinho refused to speak about rejecting a handshake from Mark Hughes
The United boss walked off at the final whistle before shaking Hughes' hand
His side were held by Stoke and lost their 100 per cent record in the league
Hughes said he offered his hand at the end but Mourinho snubbed his handshake
But a United source said Hughes had told Mourinho to 'f*** off' during the game

By Laurie Whitwell for The Mail on Sunday

Published: 15:51 EDT, 9 September 2017 | Updated: 08:58 EDT, 10 September 2017

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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.

Jose Mourinho refused to comment on the handshake incident with Stoke boss Mark Hughes

The pair clashed during the match over a referee decision and Hughes pushed Mourinho

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."

'He also asked the referee to send Jose to the stands. In the end Jose just walked away because he doesn't shake hands after being insulted.'

Stoke boss Hughes said after the game: 'I pushed him because he was in my technical area. Maybe that is why he didn't want to shake my hand. It has to be viewed as a negative result for him.

Hughes said he offered his hand to the United boss at the final whistle but Mourinho ignored it

It is not the first time Mourinho has been involved in a touchline spat during his career

'Maybe he reacted in the wrong way. In fairness I have my history with handshakes. Maybe it's me.'

Asked by the BBC about his post-match snub of Hughes, Mourinho said: 'I prefer not to answer the question, because it looks like it is my fault and that is not correct.'

He told BT Sport: 'I don't speak about stupid things, I'm too old for that, talking about stupid things is for stupid people.'

The Portuguese manager walked straight down the tunnel after his side drew 2-2 with Stoke

As well as losing their 100 per cent record in the Premier League United also conceded their first goals of the season, which will rub salt in the wounds of Mourinho, who will be particularly upset with the manner Stoke scored.

Former United defender Rio Ferdinand didn't hold back in criticising the way United defended on Saturday and had some strong words particularly for Eric Bailly.

When commenting on the first goal he said: 'It was a wonderful cross for their opener but Bailly could have done much better. He was in a great position and then completely lost focus and was defensively unaware.

'It seems if you cross against Premier League sides now you always have a chance because defenders aren't brought up on real defending, they're brought up to be good on the ball first and foremost.

'Defensively Manchester United could have done better, especially with the goals, but you have to give credit to Stoke.'