Nigel Pearson took aim at Michael O'Neill after the Stoke boss apparently told his players Bristol City "were the worst team in the league."
The Potters became the third club that City completed the double over this season after Cardiff and Reading when Jay Dasilva scored a late winner at the bet365 Stadium on Good Friday.
In the reverse fixture back in November, the Robins won by the same scoreline when Tyreeq Bakinson scored the only goal of the contest to ensure City's second home win in 20 games.