This archive report was first published on 17 September 2019.
Aston Villa vs West Ham: El Ghazi and Mings Involved in Heated Headbutting Incident ¶
On September 16, 2019, a Premier League match between Aston Villa and West Ham United at Villa Park turned sour when teammates Anwar El Ghazi and Tyrone Mings almost exchanged blows.
According to reports, the incident occurred inside Aston Villa's box, with other teammates intervening to separate the pair before things escalated further.
El Ghazi was reportedly close to seeing red after headbutting Mings, but referee Mike Dean decided to calm down both players rather than punish them for the 'friendly fire' exchanged.
After a quick check with VAR, officials concluded to overlook the offence, and no red cards were brandished.
However, Sky Sports pundits Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville took differing stands on the incident, with Carragher dismissing it as not worthy of a red card and Neville saying El Ghazi should have been punished.
The scores were 0-0 when the incident occurred and remained the same at full time, forcing the Hammers and the Villains to share points at Villa Park.
El Ghazi and Mings' heated exchange has sparked debate among football fans, with some questioning whether El Ghazi's actions were justified.
As the incident continues to make headlines, fans are left wondering what could have been done to prevent the heated exchange between the two teammates.
