Sam Allardyce defended Christian Benteke and Andros Townsend’s on-field spat following Saturday’s crucial win over Middlesbrough.
Despite securing a vital win in their quest to avoid relegation thanks to Patrick van Aanholt’s first Crystal Palace goal, the team-mates stood toe-to-toe in a furious exchange moments after the final whistle.
Benteke was angry with Townsend for not squaring the ball in the closing stages of the game, the England international instead choosing to shoot.
Belgium striker Benteke let his colleague know his feelings after the full-time whistle, Middlesbrough goalkeeper Victor Valdes eventually intervening to stop the argument escalating.