Upon their retirement from the game, so many players and even managers tend to reveal certain rituals they perform before each game which they believe brings luck.

Before all the drama at the London Stadium on Monday night, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte enjoyed a perfectly timed routine which seemed unplanned by the way. He shook every staff on the Hammers bench, and then washed his two hands before the game started.

Was that his lucky charm?

Photo: Sky Sports

Photo: Sky Sports

Photo: Sky Sports

Photo: Sky Sports

Photo: Sky Sports

Photo: Sky Sports

Photo: Sky Sports