Memorable team-mate bust-ups after Gueye red card

Memorable team-mate bust-ups after Gueye red card

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Idrissa Gueye struck Michael Keane in the face during his side’s 1-0 win over Manchester United, making him the third player in the Premier League to be sent off for an offence against his own team-mate.

Early in the match, Keane and the Senegalese midfielder were dealt a straight red card for their actions.

There have been numerous instances where team-mates have lost their cool with one another but kept playing despite the Premier League’s only two similar red cards.

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Steve McManaman vs. Bruce Grobbelaar in September 1993

After Everton scored in a 1993 Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar became furious with teammate Steve McManaman.

November 1995: David Batty and Graeme le Saux

David Batty and Graeme le Saux, England’s David Batty, and Graeme le Saux lost it when they both attempted the same loose ball at Spartak Moscow on a chilly night.

April 2005 Lee Bowyer vs. Kieron Dyer

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In one of the most famous Premier League encounters, Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer engaged in mind-bending team-fighting, with Gareth Barry as opposing midfielder helping to break them apart.

January 2008: Nicklas Bendtner vs. Emmanuel Adebayor

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Arsenal’s Nicklas Bendtner and Emmanuel Adebayor added an ugly row to the pain if losing to rivals Tottenham in the second leg of a League Cup semi-final 5-1 was not bad enough.

December 2008 Ricardo Fuller vs. Andy Griffin

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When Andy Griffin slipped to Carlton Cole to give Stoke a 1-0 lead at West Ham, the Hammers were leading 1-0.

Ricardo Fuller, the Potters’ forward, slapped his captain in the face and gave him an earful, which caused pandemonium to start to erupt.

September 2019: Tyrone Mings vs. Anwar El Ghazi

In a goalless draw with West Ham, Aston Villa team-mates Anwar El Ghazi and Tyrone Mings scored.

July 2020: Son Heung-min v. Hugo Lloris

Hugo Lloris, the team’s captain, criticized Son Heung-min for failing to follow his lead when Tottenham led 1-0 against Everton.

January 20, 2024: Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko

After the duly-fought 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest, Arsenal’s Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko had to be separated.

The defensive duo’s heated argument was sparked by the Gunners’ backroom staff’s concession of a late goal.

February 2024: Vinicius Souza and Jack Robinson

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As a result of the team’s 1-0 defeat at Wolves in February 2024, Sheffield United teammates Vinicius Souza and Jack Robinson had to be separated.

The video assistant referee looked for a potential red card during the bizarre argument between the Blades duo, but no decision was made.

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