Arsenal icon Cesc Fabregas has recalled how former Manchester United captain Roy Keane prepared a hostile retaliation after he "killed him" with a crunching tackle.
The incident occurred during the 2005 FA Cup final between the two English giants, when an 18-year-old Fabregas lined up in the Gunners midfield up against the experienced United duo of Keane and Paul Scholes. The teenage Spaniard would go on to play the entirety of regular and extra time as Arsenal triumphed via penalties at the Millennium Stadium.
Although he did not take a spot kick in the shootout, Fabregas certainly rose to the occasion by leaving his foot in as he tackled Keane in the first half. The Irishman was a notorious hardman in his playing days and, predictably, did not take kindly to the youngster's heavy challenge.
