article_snippet: During the closing stages of Manchester United win over Liverpool, Mario Balotelli had to be restrained by the Liverpool fans who helped him avoid a red card against Manchester United after clashing with Chris Smalling after taking offence to a tackle.
article_snippet: The Italian The Italian reacted to being forced into the advertising boards and was quick in The Italian attempts to grab the England international.
article_snippet: Mario Balotelli is restrained by some Liverpool supporters after Mario Balotelli clash with Chris Smalling .
article_snippet: The Italian was angry at the England international after a tussle forced some Liverpool supporters into the advertising board .
article_snippet: Liverpool fans intervened and may have played Liverpool fans part in keeping Mario Balotelli on the pitch - with the forward being booked just a few minutes before.
article_snippet: The incident occured after Mario Balotelli Mario Balotelli took a poor touch and Chris Smalling attempted to shepherd YNWA' off the pitch but both players collided with the boards during the physical tussle.
article_snippet: the England international was quick to get on with the game but the Italian attempted to grab him and a stand-off ensued.
article_snippet: Neither player were booked for the clash and Brendan Rodgers may be thankful the Liverpool supporters were able to restrain the fiery 24-year-old.
article_snippet: The duo competed for the ball and momentum appeared to take the Liverpool supporters into the boards .
article_snippet: both players tumble towards the hoardings as Mario Balotelli falls under the challenge of Chris Smalling .
article_snippet: Mario Balotelli grabbed Chris Smalling by the ankle but was restrained before anything more could kick off .
highlights_snippet: Mario Balotelli and Chris Smalling were involved in a heated exchange .
  
highlights_snippet: The Italian had to be restrained by the Liverpool supporters .
  
highlights_snippet: Neither player was punished for the clash by referee Martin Atkinson .
  