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Arsenal fan accused of headbutting Roy Keane says he 'put his head down in a defensive manner to protect his face' against pundit's 'violent approach'

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An Arsenal fan accused of headbutting Roy Keane claimed the ex-Manchester United player approached him violently inside the Emirates Stadium following a crunch match.

Scott Law, 43, has pleaded not guilty to a single charge of common assault against Mr Keane following Arsenal's 3-1 victory over the ex Republic of Ireland captain's old team.

The incident happened on September 3, 2023.

The former Manchester United midfielder, who was working as a pundit for Sky Sports, was allegedly headbutted through doors at the Emirates Stadium by Law, of Waltham Abbey, Essex.