While watching Manchester United take on Everton at Old Trafford, broadcasting was brought to a sudden halt when an invasion took place up in the MUTV studio.
Indeed, the half-time analysis was interrupted when a bat made it onto set and began hurtling around the room as the presenters cowered in fear.
Meanwhile, in the #MUTV studio...
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 17, 2017
"Catch him, Mandy!" 🦇 pic.twitter.com/v1mdIR6RKK
Extraordinary stuff, and scenes eerily reminiscent of a certain Irish kitchen drama that went viral on social media recently, we're sure you'll agree!