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James Maddison revealed his cold reply to Neal Maupay after copying his celebration during Tottenham's bad-tempered win over Brentford.
Spurs came flying out of the traps in the second half on Wednesday night, scoring three in ten minutes to go 3-1 ahead having gone a goal down at the break.
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After Maupay had pulled out James Maddison's darts celebration, the Spurs players were quick to get their own back.
Timo Werner was instrumental in two of the goals, grabbing the assist for the second after a low cross to Johnson at the far post, who tapped into an empty net.
Looking towards the Brentford players, Johnson threw imaginary darts with his tongue out while Maddison came over and joined in.
It came after the England international had clashed with Maupay in the first-half when he copied his celebration.
There was an awkward encounter between the two and the Spurs star was asked about the altercation after the match.
Speaking to TNT Sports, Maddison revealed his savage response: "I told him he hasn't scored enough goals to have his own celebration so he had to copy mine... a short story, it ended well for us though."
Meanwhile, Brentford boss Thomas Frank suggested Maupay's decision to ruffle feathers wasn't the most sensible one.
When asked about Maupay's antics after his goal, Frank said: "I didn't see that. If he did it, maybe, maybe not.
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"Personally I think it's better to avoid things like that and just to celebrate goals but I know there is banter going around and there is always stuff you guys need to talk about.
"I guess it's part of the game now."
Maupay's goal appeared to wake Tottenham up at half-time, who got level when Destiny Udogie grabbed the equaliser moments when Werner found him on the left-hand side.
The Italian had a shot which rebounded off a defender, which he was quickest to react to and tuck home.
After Brennan Johnson made it 2-1 following more fine play by Werner, Richarlison then made it three shortly after to make it three goals in 10 minutes to leave Brentford shellshocked - and he, too, pulled out the darts.
Ivan Toney managed to score after a mistake from Udogie but Tottenham hung on for all three points.
