Man U's tunnel bust-up with Liverpool sparked by 'spitting' storm

London, Feb 13(ANI): Manchester United's tunnel bust-up with Liverpool during their eventful Premier League clash on Saturday was sparked by a spitting storm.

United goalkeeper David De Gea was spat on when he was on his way towards the dressing room.

Players from both sides had to be separated by stewards as the hotheaded altercation threatened to escalate into a full-on brawl.

A source told The Sun: "De Gea was making his way to the tunnel and was clearly shocked to be spat at. Obviously, the players reacted angrily, and both teams became involved, before stewards managed to quieten it down."

Tempers surged once again at the end of United's 2-1 victory when Liverpool substitute Craig Bellamy got involved in an argument with the Old Trafford head of security as players left the pitch. (ANI)