MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - Jose Mourinho's Manchester United players were accused of sparking a tunnel scuffle in a stormy aftermath to its 3-1 win at Middlesbrough on Sunday.

United remains in contention for Champions League qualification after a hard-fought victory on Teesside, which ended with rival players separated by security staff in the tunnel after punches were reportedly thrown.

Middlesbrough captain Ben Gibson and United's former England midfielder Ashley Young were restrained by teammates as tempers flared.