Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has hit back at his Manchester United counterpart, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who joked about him measuring a goalpost.

Mourinho had requested for a new goalpost before a mid-week Europa League clash after measuring the goalposts and discovering a difference in their dimensions.

His action was referred to by Solskjaer after Brighton hit the goalpost repeatedly in a 3-2 loss to United.

Speaking after the game, Solskjaer told BT Sport: “You have to be happy Jose is not here to measure the goalposts!”

His words didn’t sit well with Mourinho who hinted that United have been recording wins due to penalties awarded.

Asked if he measured the goalposts before his side’s 1-1 draw against Newcastle, Mourinho told Sky Sports: “No, because I know the goalposts are fine. I think Ole yesterday was so happy and surprised with what happened to his team that he had a joke.

“But I understand for him the dimensions of the goalposts are not important. For him, what is important, is the dimensions of the 18-yard box.

“He would never accept to play with a 17-yard box, I think he would prefer a 22-yard box! For him it would be better.”

The Tottenham boss added that United were able to secure a Champions League spot because of the many penalties they were awarded which were mostly converted by Bruno Fernandes.

“Bruno came in, was fit, played very well, improved the United team and also proved to be a great penalty taker, one of the best in the world, because he had about 20 to score,” Mourinho told Record.