Rasmus Højlund took to social media to cheekily mock Kyle Walker following Manchester United’s dramatic comeback win in the Manchester derby on Sunday.
United claimed bragging rights over their fierce rivals after a late surge inspired by Amad Diallo sealed the victory, adding to Manchester City’s ongoing struggles, with just one win in their last 11 matches across all competitions.
Højlund aimed his dig at City captain Walker after a heated exchange during the match. The incident occurred shortly after Josko Gvardiol gave City the lead, as Walker brought down Højlund during a United counterattack. The clash escalated when the two players came face-to-face, before Walker theatrically fell to the ground, sparking widespread debate.
Rasmus Hojlund has commented on Kyle Walkers antics during the Manchester derby on Sunday
Ruben Amorim’s side claimed a dramatic victory at the Etihad after late goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo
Hojlund took to Instagram to mock Walker following an incident between the pai
TV replays later confirmed there was no significant contact to justify Kyle Walker’s dramatic collapse, leading to both players being booked for their roles in the altercation.
Pundits Gary Neville and Roy Keane were quick to criticise Walker’s behaviour, with both branding his actions as “embarrassing.”
Following the game, Rasmus Højlund took to Instagram to share his thoughts. Posting a photo of the incident, the Manchester United striker added a cheeky caption:”Manchester is red, violets are blue. What a brilliant performance, but the Oscar goes to…”