Fans have been left stunned after an explosive flashpoint during Crystal Palace Women's clash with Leicester saw an Eagles player grab an opponent by the neck and hurl her to the turf.
Eagles star Ruesha Littlejohn was involved in a heated exchange with Leicester's Hannah Cain during the second half at the King Power on Sunday evening.
During a fractious period of play, the veteran Irish midfielder could be seen seizing Cain around the upper body before dramatically throwing her to the ground.
The clip sparked a fierce reaction online, with fans branding the moment 'shocking', 'dangerous' and 'WWE-style' as it spread across X.