After a heated altercation, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Ben White had to be separated. Together, they started in defense as Arsenal narrowly defeated Nottingham Forest 2-1 on the road.

But at full time, there seemed to be an intense argument between them despite the triumph.

The argumentative teammates reportedly got into an argument over the late goal Taiwo Awoniyi scored at the City Ground on 89 minutes, setting for a drаmаtic finish.

On the edge of the penalty area, Zinchenko was tackled in the air, and Forest’s Awoniyi twisted Gabriel before shooting past David Raya.

Oleksandr Zinchenko clashed with Ben White after full-time at Nottingham Forest

In the end, Arsenal managed to hold on to the vital three points by playing through ιnjury time.

However, when tempers boiled over, White and Zinchenko had to be forcefully removed.

The Ukrainian left-back’s behavior even forced manager Mikel Arteta to intervene and give him a severe and in-public talking to.

White also got a talking to from his boss

Arteta, who was grinning, said to TNT Sports, “That’s pushing each other and not happy conceding.”

“I have to support that and advocate for it in an appropriate and polite manner.

“After games, things might get heated and emotional at times, but I really appreciate how the players are pushing one another and expecting perfection.

“We gave up a goal today that wasn’t at the caliber we desired.”

Arsenal won and closed the gap on leaders Liverpool to two points with goals from Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka, but the Reds still have one game left.

As their club moved closer to winning the Premier League for the first time since 2004, the Gunners fan base was ecstatic.

Furthermore, the majority of fans had a consensus on the scenes at full time.

“StupiԀ last five,” exclaimed one. White had to be kept apart after taking a serious shot at Zinchenko at FT. Admire the fervor, as it ought to be.

“Mikel Arteta has set a standard where Ben White and Zinchenko figҺt over conceding a goal, and I love it,” another commenter said.

“Zinchenko caught out again,” said a third. White making sure he understands that he is to blame. Alright.

“Ben White is 100% in his right to go after him because that goal could have been prevented if he followed his runner,” a fourth person retorted.

“Ben White spoke for all of us when he had a word with Zinchenko,” remarked the fifth person.

Finally, a user said, “I adore this as long as it stays virtual. Ben is entitled to his rage.