West Ham United midfielder Edson Alvarez reportedly threatened to kill Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez during Saturday's London derby.
Chelsea won the game 3-0 with all of the goals coming before the 48th minute.
Seemingly angry with the way the game was going, Alvarez fouled Cole Palmer shortly after the Englishman had scored Chelsea's third goal.
The Mexican was shown a yellow card by referee Samuel Barrott but the drama did not end there.
Moments later, Alvarez was seen shouting something at Argentina international Fernandez while secretively covering his mouth.
However, despite Alvarez covering his mouth, some of his words were picked up by the pitchside microphones.
According to Argentine daily newspaper OLE, Alvarez told Fernandez: 'I'll wait for you... I'll kill you outside, wherever you want.'
Fernandez did not appear overly worried by this alleged threat and he defiantly responded by patting Alvarez on the back and telling him: 'Go ahead'.
Perhaps sensing that he was at risk of losing his cool and being shown a red card, Hammers manager Julen Lopetegui subbed Alvarez off five minutes after his booking.
Fernandez stayed on the field until the 84th minute when he was replaced by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
Chelsea have now won their first three away games in the Premier League this season, having already beaten Wolves and Bournemouth on the road.
Saturday's win took Chelsea up to fourth place in the table.
chizzyman67
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football is always sweet whenever Chelsea is in form
minhobrown007
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God loves you all and have plans for you that why you are reading this today because without his air he gave us you have being facing judgement today but take every 2 hours and thank the Lord for a new day appreciate him and always sing praise of him
walex2
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I love west ham coach hes so wise he new the guy is planning to get red card he quickly remove him before he fulfil his mission
Amazing2020
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look at how peaceful the atmosphere is since Chelsea started playing well Manchester city takes the league, Arsenal finish second, Liverpool finish third and Chelsea take the 4th position, Manchester United finish 12th after battling to avoid relegation throughout the season. everyone goes home happy
Benjaminb8
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I don't feel sorry for any Argentine player's who received threats owing to their vile attitudes towards other players,. Never forget Mexicans mean their words.......