By Sophie Law For Mailonline
Published: 19:12 GMT, 10 March 2019 | Updated: 19:20 GMT, 10 March 2019
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An Arsenal supporter ran onto the pitch and clashed with Manchester United's Chris Smalling in the second incident of fan trouble today.
The man managed to get onto the turf at the Emirates Stadium as the home side celebrated its second goal when Pierre Emerick Aubameyang converted a penalty.
He ran past Smalling with his arms wide and appeared to smack the back of his neck before he headed towards other players.
Stewards quickly grabbed the invader before escorting him off the pitch.
Gary Neville said on Sky Sports: 'You see the fan coming on and going to Chris Smalling. An absolute numpty.
An Arsenal supporter ran onto the pitch and clashed with Manchester United's Chris Smalling in the second incident of fan trouble today
Stewards quickly grabbed the invader before escorting him off the pitch
'I said earlier on today they [fan] need to be punished for it. And Arsenal do for that as well.'
It came just hours after Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish was assaulted during the Second City derby at St Andrew's.
A Birmingham fan ran onto the pitch during the ninth minute of the game from the Tilton End and punched Grealish in the head from behind.
The 23-year-old fell to the floor but thankfully did not appear to be badly hurt. A steward, helped by both sets of players, then restrained the man.
The man managed to get onto the turf at the Emirates Stadium as the home side celebrated its second goal when Pierre Emerick
