Cesc Fabregas has admitted he thrived during feisty encounters as he has praised 'proper passion' shown during the clash between Chelsea and Arsenal in the 2007 Carling Cup final.
Tempers flared in the Blues' 2-1 victory over the Gunners in the League Cup showdown 13 years ago.
Jose Mourinho's side had the advantage before Arsenal defender Kolo Toure collided with Jon Mikel Obi.
The pair clashed and Frank Lampard and Fabregas were first on the scene. Referee Howard Webb sent off Toure, Mikel and Emmanuel Adebayor before Chelsea lifted the trophy.