North London derby descends into chaos as Arsenal star grabs Tottenham goalkeeper Vicario after nasty tackle

THE North London derby descended into chaos in the first half after a face-off between Jurrien Timber and Guglielmo Vicario sparked ire.

Players from both teams rushed into a melee by the goal line after Timber has put in a reckless challenge and been confronted by Vicario.

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Arsenal and Tottenham players came to blows during the first half of the North London derby[/caption]

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Heated exchanges took place before the situation was calmed down[/caption]

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Jurrien Timber had been confronted by Spurs keeper Guglielmo Vicario for a tackle he made on Pedro Porro[/caption]

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The pair have head to head[/caption]

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Bukayo Saka was one of many payers to step in and protect his teammate[/caption]

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The incident was sparked from Timber leaving Pedro Porro on the floor after a tackle deemed as ‘reckless’ by VAR[/caption]

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Timber’s leg came close to rolling over the ball and hurting Porro during the challenge[/caption]

It wouldn’t be the North London derby without some boiling tempers and on-pitch drama – and Jurrien Timber ensured that this clash was no different.

The Dutchman went into a 50/50 challenge with Pedro Porro and saw his foot slide on top of the ball, giving Jarrad Gillet no choice but to reach for a yellow card.

However, Timber had other ideas, continuing with the ball at his feet until he reached the byline next to Vicario’s goal.

The Spurs keeper was less than impressed with what he had seen from Timber and confronted his Arsenal counterpart.

The versatile Gunners full-back didn’t take kindly to being questioned and immediately grabbed Vicario’s shirt with both hands.

The fracas sparked a reaction from both teams with players from both sides rushing to their teammates aid.

Thankfully things didn’t get much further than some heated exchanges before referee Gillet was able to calm things down.

Ultimately the Aussie official dished out a yellow card for Timber’s tackle and another one to Vicario for his aggressive confrontation of the Dutchman.

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