Aaron Cresswell and Anthony Knockaert involved in bust-up
West Ham defender Aaron Cresswell and Brighton forward Anthony Knockaert were involved in a heated tunnel bust-up on Saturday.
The pair had to be separated just moments after the half-time whistle as both teams headed back to their respective dressing rooms.
Knockaert was furious with the England international for a first-half challenge that left Seagulls attacker needing lengthy treatment.
Aaron Cresswell and Anthony Knockaert clashed during half-time of Brighton's 3-1 home win
The Frenchman made a beeline for Cresswell at half-time. Team-mates intervened to de-escalate the clash before the confrontation turned physical.
When asked about Cresswell’s tackle on Knockaert, which earned the Hammers left-back a booking, Brighton manager Chris Hughton said: ‘I’ve seen I think it was a bad challenge.’
Brighton beat West Ham 3-1 at the Amex Stadium as Glenn Murray, Jose Izqueirdo and Pascal Gross on the scoresheet for the Seagulls.