Manchester City star Sergio Aguero was reportedly spat at by a supporter following Wigan Athletic's shock victory in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
After the final whistle, unsavory scenes marred the fixture, with some fans invading the pitch to taunt Pep Guardiola's players while they trudged off the field.
Video footage showed Aguero lashing out at one supporter and had to be restrained following a confrontation.
Now, it has been claimed by journalist Jose Alvarez Haya that the City hitman was spat at by the supporter, which is why Aguero unleashed a rage.
The reporter told ChiringuitoTV: "A fan spat at Aguero and Kun feared he might have an object to cause him harm."