Ange Postecoglou took on Tottenham’s supporters who sang ‘you don't know what you’re doing’ at him as the Spurs boss cupped his ear towards the away end after his side equalised at Stamford Bridge – only for VAR to then disallow the leveller.
Chelsea defeated their arch rivals with Cole Palmer returning from injury to set up Enzo Fernandez for a headed winner.
Spurs’ supporters targeted Postecoglou during this 16th Premier League defeat of the season after he brought on Pape Matar Sarr and Brennan Johnson for Wilson Odobert and Lucas Bergvall in the 64th minute. Sarr scored after 69, sparking the reaction from the Australian towards his own fans as he then stood and stared at his critics.
But VAR confirmed Sarr had fouled Moises Caicedo in the build-up as it was chalked off.
Postecoglou then gave a frosty post-match interview where he attempted to explain his gesture to the away end at Stamford Bridge.