Arsenal Invincible Martin Keown discusses secret issue with commentator over iconic Premier League moment
Arsenal legend Martin Keown has uncovered a secret feud with Andy Gray, which became known during the famous 'Battle of Old Trafford' against Manchester United.
The couple were teammates in Aston Villa when Keown signed for the Midlands club Arsenal in 1986.
Keown was only 19 years old at the time, but his relationship with Gray, then 31 years old, quickly declined.
Ahead of Manchester United's Premier League clash with Arsenal on Sunday, Keown recalled his infamous feud with Ruud van Nistelrooy in 2003.
Keown appeared to become angry with the United striker after missing a last-gasp penalty in a goalless draw between the sides during the Gunners' Invincible season.
The conflict has since become one of the Premier League's iconic moments, with White and Jordan playing a clip of scenes from Friday's show.
A clip of Gray's commentary on Sky Sports about the game was played on Keown, prompting the former Gunner to open up about the pair's relationship.
Watching the clash between Keown and Van Nistelrooy, Gray said at the time: “Martin Keown was in your face just after missing the penalty… he's nervous at the best of times, Martin.”
In response to Gray's comment, Keown explained: “By the way, there was history there with Andy Gray. We didn't get along as players at Aston Villa.
“He was a player who had a lot to say. I was an impetuous young man and if he was giving me advice he shouldn't have done it in my spare moment.
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“He should have taken me aside. “He never did that.”
Keown continued: “Every time he made a comment, my father used to say, 'Don't listen to him because the guy has something against you.'
“So when Andy screwed up, I gave him every opportunity to reprimand me in some way, but he enjoyed screwing up.”
When asked by Jim if he felt the commentators were against him in those days, Keown responded: “I'm just telling you my opinion about Andy Gray and his belittled version of me every time he comments on me.
“He grudgingly gave me credit if I did something (good). But I didn't hear it, I didn't even have Sky!
“I thought, 'I don't need to hear it. I'll listen to 'Match of the Day' instead.
