Erling Haaland had just two words for Mikel Arteta after Manchester City rescued a late draw against Arsenal on Sunday.
John Stones's last-gasp equaliser in the 98th minute to make it 2-2 made sure City stayed top of the Premier League with the points shared.
It came after Leandro Trossard was sent off just before half-time when referee Michael Oliver adjudged him to have kicked the ball away to prevent a quick free-kick.
Arsenal tried their best to slow the game down but it proved fruitless as Arsenal could not hold on, though they came mighty close.
Erling Haaland had two words for Mikel Arteta at full-time
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City's frustrations with the Gunners came to light at full-time when the two teams shook hands with one another including the coaches.
As Arteta went to shake Haaland's hand, the Norwegian told him: "Stay humble, eh? Stay humble."
The Arsenal boss refused to rise to the striker's two-word message while Gabriel Jesus confronted the City star.
The Brazilian said: "Come, why are you saying this?"
Haaland replied: "Talking about what? I wasn't talking s***, clown."
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"Don't touch me," Jesus hit back before Haaland said: "What are you talking about? Get the f*** away from me you f***ing clown."
The two were broken up by Jack Grealish before the matter calmed down after a tempestruous clash.
Haaland had also caused a stir when Stones scored his equaliser by picking up the ball and tossing it at the back of Gabriel Magalhaes' head.
The FA have since confirmed that the 23-year-old will face no further action while the incidents mark the start of a new rivalry.
Gabriel Jesus confronted Erling Haaland after he lashed out at Mikel Arteta
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City have dominated the Premier League in recent years, having won six titles out of the last seven years.
Arsenal might be the best-placed team to rival them, having finished runners-up the last two seasons.
But Pep Guardiola played down Haaland's behaviour, saying: "I think it was emotions and that’s it."
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The former Borussia Dortmund star had opened the scoring against Arsenal, running onto Savio's pass to slot past David Raya.
Arsenal took the lead before half-time when Riccardo Calafiori netted a screamer on his first full start before Gabriel had netted a header from a corner.
Trossard's red card saw City dominate possession after the break, eventually getting an equaliser right at the death.
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