At the end of 101 minutes, the mountain of buildup to a first league meeting between old foes for more than 13 years been and gone, the discourse quickly shifted from a feisty and somewhat forgettable stalemate to the world of handshake etiquette.
It was not quite a Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte kind of bust-up, given they had to be pulled apart after clashing at Stamford Bridge three years ago, but it is safe to say the Southampton manager, Will Still, did not appreciate his Portsmouth counterpart John Mousinho’s firm grip in the seconds after the final whistle.
