Video: Arsenal legend David O'Leary's fury at Ibrahimovic's over-the-top challenge

03 January 2011 15:20
David O'Leary showed his ugly side when multi-million pound AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic revealed too many studs against Al Ahli.[LNB]The ex-Arsenal defender is now managing the Dubai club and was hoping to see off the Italian giants in the Emirates Challenge Cup.[LNB]But when the big Swede clattered into Hassan in the dying seconds with Milan leading 2-1, O'Leary rediscovered the bite that made him so feared at the heart of George Graham's Highbury side.[LNB]VIDEO: Click on the picture below to see the challenge and scuffle...[LNB] Come here and say that: Al Ahli coach David O'Leary (right) has his set-to with AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic [LNB]Read Sportsmail's exclusive interview with David O'Leary:Middle-Eastern Promises Incensed, the 52-year-old former Leeds and Aston Villa manager had to be held back by colleagues as he hollered at Ibrahimovic who in turn taunted O'Leary from a distance.[LNB]Just as the situation was threatening to boil over the referee blew the final whistle and suddenly it was handshakes all round.[LNB]Not that the match passed that well for Milan as star striker Robinho - the same one who just couldn't play for Manchester City - was carried off with a knee injury after coming off second best when charging into a pitchside TV camera. [LNB]VIDEO: Click on the picture below to see Robinho take on a camera and lose... [LNB] Gammy knee: AC Milan's Brazilian forward Robinho (C) is helped off after being injured against Al-Ahli [LNB]But the sight of the Brazil man with his knee covered in ice and being helped from the scene of the incident should not cause too much concern Rosseneri fans too much and he is not expected to be a long-term casualty.[LNB]Instead, Robinho may miss one match after needing ten stitches in the wound - that's charging into a solid metal object brandishing just a knee for protection does for you.[LNB]...now watch the Robinho v camera clash from a better angle[LNB]O'Leary skirted the issue of the clash and said:  'I wouldn't want to talk about him (Ibrahimovic). It's beena pleasure to have AC Milan here. [LNB]'It's a club I've admired for a long longtime. I've been lucky at Arsenal to play against them and then to be manageragainst them. It was a lovely evening. I hope Milan got what they wanted out ofit and Robinho is alright. I hope they go on to win the league as well.' [LNB]Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said: 'It was just a nervous momentbetween the player and coach. It died out immediately after that.'[LNB][LNB] EXCLUSIVE: David O'Leary interview on life working in the Middle EastDzeko can help fire Manchester City to glory this season, insists title-chasing BoatengCracking up! Chelsea losing grip on title after Villa's late show stuns CarloWhat's that, Sir Alex? Liverpool boss Hodgson looks like he can count on old friend Ferguson for supportWest Brom want Manchester United striker Macheda to join on loanCity bring in Brazil rookie Guilherme to link up with old Arsenal palsBowyer faces FA probe over vicious stamp on Arsenal defender Sagna[LNB][LNB][LNB] [LNB][LNB]  Explore more:People: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Robinho, David O'Leary, George Graham Places: Leeds, Brazil

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