10 of the biggest fights on the football pitch

Modified Jan 05, 2017 14:24 GMT

NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - APRIL 2 : Gareth Barry of Aston Villa pulls apart the fighting Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer of Newcastle during the FA Barclays Premiership match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at St James Park on April 2, 2005 in Newcastle, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) — Barry had to help separate Bowyer from Dyer

#5 Joey Barton and the Manchester City squad

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Joey Barton of QPR causes a fracas after being shown the red card by Referee Mike Dean during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Queens Park Rangers at the Etihad Stadium on May 13, 2012 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) — Barton had to be escorted off the pitch

The last day of the 2011/12 season was one of the most special in living memory. Aguero’s late goal against QPR won them the league and helped City pip arch-rivals United to the title and relegation 6-pointers and battles for European places going on elsewhere during the day.

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Going into the match against City, QPR thought they had needed a draw to stay up, but Barton still wasn’t able to control his temper and was sent off on 55 minutes for an altercation with Carlos Tevez. Never one to go quietly, Barton kicked Aguero and nutted Vincent Kompany before having to be dragged off the field, while still trying to fight Balotelli along the way out.

QPR ended up taking a 2-1 lead a few minutes later, but with a man advantage, City managed to rack up 44 shots, with the Hoops’ goalkeeper, Paddy Kenny making an incredible 13 saves before conceding again. In the end, both clubs celebrated as Bolton failed to win their match and were relegated instead.

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