‘I wasn’t mocking Manchester United, I wouldn’t do that’ – Antonio Conte on final whistle exchange with Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho appeared to take his frustrations out on Antonio Conte after his Manchester United side lost 4-0 at former club Chelsea, but the Blues boss has insisted he did nothing wrong.

The United manager spoke at length to Conte at the final whistle,  although neither boss revealed what was discussed between them when quizzed by the media.

It was suggested the Portuguese was upset by the Italian when he encouraged the Stamford Bridge support to cheer on the Blues when they were already 4-0 up on Sunday.

Reports in Italian media said Mourinho told Conte: "You don't celebrate like that at 4-0, you can do it at 1-0, otherwise it's humiliating for us."

Mourinho, who was sacked by Chelsea for a second time last December, insisted the conversation should be private, despite choosing to conduct it in front of 41,000 people, the Stamford Bridge press box and several television cameras.

"I speak to Conte, I don't speak to you [the media]," Mourinho said in his post-match press conference.

"It was me and Antonio and stays with me and him. Unless he wants to share."

Conte also declined to comment, although was more open on the matter with Italian press.

"I've been a player too and I know how to behave," Conte told Sky Italia.

"I always show great respect for everyone, including Manchester United.

"There was no incident, it was just a normal thing to do. I wasn't mocking anyone, I wouldn't do that."

During his Chelsea days Mourinho once suggested the atmosphere at Stamford Bridge was like playing in an empty stadium, but on this occasion the fans responded to Conte's request to increase the volume.

"It was right to call our fans in a moment when I was listening to only the supporters of Manchester United, at 4-0," Conte said in his post-match press conference.

"The players, after a 4-0 win, deserved a great clap. It's very normal.

"If we want to cut the emotion we can go home and change our job."

Mourinho's return to the Bridge began with an embrace from Chelsea captain John Terry, again a substitute, and a warm reception from the home fans.

But as his side started leaking goals, with Pedro opening the scoring after just 30 seconds, the chants turned to mocking with a chorus of ‘You’re not special anymore’ sounding from the stands.

Asked about the reception, Mourinho said: "I was in the game and I didn't feel it. For sure it was not negative, but no reason to be.

"What they have against me? What I have against them? Nothing."