Jack Robinson and Vinicius Souza: Memorable team-mate bust-ups as Sheffield United duo clash
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'You don't like to see that' - Williams on Sheff Utd altercation
Sheffield United team-mates Jack Robinson and Vinicius Souza had to be separated as tempers flared during their 1-0 defeat at Wolves on Sunday.
The bizarre spat between the Blades duo saw the video assistant referee check for a possible red card, but no action was taken.
Manager Chris Wilder said his players did not "overstep the mark" and dismissed the incident as something that happens "at every club up and down the country, three or four times a year".
Sheffield United forward Rhian Brewster likened the moment to a fall-out between siblings.
"It's two passionate players coming together, it's a disagreement. We sorted it out at half-time. Brothers fall out," Brewster said.
BBC Sport looks at other memorable instances when the red mist has descended and allies have ended up sparring on the pitch.
Lee Bowyer v Kieron Dyer - April 2005
Newcastle were reduced to eight men after both players were sent off
In what was possibly the Premier League's most iconic case of warring team-mates, Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer traded blows in astonishing scenes that saw visiting midfielder Gareth Barry step in to break them up.
With Newcastle already down to 10 men and trailing Aston Villa 3-0 at home, both players were sent off, with Dyer given a three-match ban and Bowyer suspended for seven games.
Hugo Lloris v Son Heung-min - July 2020
Bust-up with Son 'part of football' - Lloris
With Tottenham leading 1-0 against Everton, then Spurs captain Hugo Lloris took exception to Son Heung-min failing to track back.
The French ran over and shoved Son in the back as the teams left the pitch at half-time, prompting a furious reaction that was forgotten after the break as they held on for a win.
Bruce Grobbelaar v Steve McManaman - September 1993
Bruce Grobbelaar won six English top-flight titles with Liverpool
Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar was furious with team-mate Steve McManaman after a poor clearance allowed Everton to score in a Merseyside derby at Goodison Park in 1993.
McManaman argued back, angering Grobbelaar further and leading the keeper to grab his young team-mate and push him in the face. McManaman pushed back before retreating.
Anwar el Ghazi v Tyrone Mings - September 2019
Anwar el Ghazi and Tyrone Mings made things up at half-time
Aston Villa team-mates Anwar el Ghazi and Tyrone Mings' contretemps came in a goalless draw with West Ham.
Mings confronted the Dutch winger over tracking back, who appeared to try and headbutt the centre-back before the pair resolved the situation at half-time.
Ricardo Fuller v Andy Griffin - December 2008
Andy Griffin gestures to Ricardo Fuller after the striker is sent off
Stoke were leading 1-0 at West Ham when Andy Griffin slipped, allowing Carlton Cole to equalise for the Hammers.
That was the cue for pandemonium to break out as Potters forward Ricardo Fuller gave his captain an earful and slapped him in the face, which saw him sent off.
Oh, and the hosts went on to score a late winner.
David Batty v Graeme le Saux - November 1995
Blackburn lost four of their six Champions League group matches in 1995-96
During a miserable Champions League campaign, Blackburn and England team-mates David Batty and Graeme le Saux lost it with each other after both went for the same loose ball on a freezing night at Spartak Moscow.
The incident came after only four minutes and saw left-back Le Saux break his hand after punching the midfielder.
Emmanuel Adebayor v Nicklas Bendtner - January 2008
Arsenal lost 6-2 to Tottenham over two legs of their 2008 EFL Cup semi-final
If losing the second leg of a League Cup semi-final to north London rivals Tottenham 5-1 was not bad enough, Arsenal forwards Nicklas Bendtner and Emmanuel Adebayor added an ugly row to the sorrow.
It left the Denmark international with a cut on the bridge of his nose and blood stains on his shirt.
Ben White v Oleksandr Zinchenko - January 2024
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta praised Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko after their row
Arsenal stars Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko had to be separated following the hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest in January.
The heated confrontation between the defensive duo was sparked by the concession of a late goal and diffused by the Gunners' backroom staff.
Manager Mikel Arteta later praised both players for "demanding excellence".
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