Hojlund Criticizes Walker: 'Oscar-Worthy Performance!'
Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund rebukes Manchester City's Kyle Walker for alleged theatrics during the Manchester derby, suggesting his actions were 'Oscar-worthy.'
In a heated Manchester derby, Manchester United overturned a deficit to secure a 2-1 victory over Manchester City. The match was marked by a contentious incident between United's Rasmus Hojlund and City's Kyle Walker.
Following City's lead through a header by Josko Gvardiol, tensions escalated when Walker impeded Hojlund during a counterattack, drawing a foul. An irate Hojlund confronted Walker, pressing his forehead against the defender's. Despite minimal contact, Walker fell theatrically, seemingly attempting to provoke a red card for Hojlund. The referee, observing closely, issued yellow cards to both players.
After the match, Hojlund took to Instagram to express his displeasure, posting a photo of the altercation captioned: 'Manchester is red, violets are blue, what a performance, but the Oscar goes to...'. This remark alluded to Walker's perceived exaggeration during the incident.
The derby concluded with United equalizing via a Bruno Fernandes penalty, followed by a decisive goal from Amad Diallo, sealing their comeback victory.