RASMUS HOJLUND destroyed Kyle Walker with a savage poem on social media after the defender’s “embarrassing” dive.
The pair sparked a melee during the first half of Sunday’s incredible Manchester derby when they squared up after Walker‘s late tackle on the Danish striker.
https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1868348841906356342Hojlund, 21, reacted furiously to the challenge and immediately leapt up and sprinted to the England man – clashing with him forehead to forehead.
After a couple of seconds, Walker threw himself to the ground despite minimal contact, clutching his face as Hojlund watched on in bemusement.
Harry Maguire was left raging by the incident, charging over to scream at Walker on the ground, before being jostled away by Erling Haaland.
Roy Keane was far from impressed at the interval, calling Walker “embarrassing”.
Sky Sports brilliantly replayed the moment to Keane during half-time and included a pop out screen to show the United legend’s reaction.
And the United legend, who couldn’t believe his eyes, vented: “Look at this, I don’t know the guy and I’m embarrassed for him. It’s embarrassing.”
Both Walker and Hojlund were booked by Anthony Taylor for the incident.
But it was the United striker who got the last laugh as his side came from behind to claim bragging rights, thanks to Amad Diallo’s late heroics.
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And Hojlund wasted no time in rubbing it in to Walker after full time.
He shared a picture of the pair clashing heads on Instagram, calling the England defender out for his play-acting.
Alongside it, he wrote the poem: “Manchester is red. Violets are blue. What a brilliant performance. But the Oscar goes to…”
And United fans, unsurprisingly, absolutely loved it.
One posted: “Rasmus Hojlund has just absolutely rinsed Kyle Walker.”
Another commented: “I already loved Rasmus. Adore the guy now!”
A third said: “I’m guessing Rasmus Hojlund manages his own social media pages and I hope it never changes. What a man.”
While one wrote: “Rasmus Hojlund has absolutely ruined Kyle Walker with that caption.”
United boss Ruben Amorim put his faith in Hojlund and Diallo for his first derby showdown after DROPPING both Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho from the matchday squad.
The new manager appeared to suggest it was down to performances on the training and match pitch – while warning his stars how closely he is watching them.
AMAD DIALLO left Manchester City stunned as he turned the derby on its head.
The flying winger won a penalty, converted by Bruno Fernandes, in the dying embers to level it up.
But the best was yet to come as Amad flicked past an onrushing Ederson before expertly slotting in a dramatic winner from a tight angle deep into injury time.
Here’s how SunSport’s Neil Custis rated the Man Utd players…
Andre Onana – 6
He just does not fill you with confidence. Does not command his area and as we found out midweek in Plzen, his distribution from the back is a major plus for the opposition.
Wasn’t tested that much however.
Lisandro Martinez – 7
Looking a calmer presence under Amorim than he did before when he seemed to want to live up to his nickname from his Ajax days of ‘The Butcher of Amsterdam’.
Great through ball at the end to pick out Amad’s run for the winner.
Harry Maguire – 8
Had a great battle with Erling Haaland which the United man won.
The right call to bring the former captain in for such a big game. Looks like he suits the position in the centre of that back three.
Matthijs de Ligt 78′ – 7
A decent enough performance. Looked more comfortable alongside Maguire than other centre-back partners.
Diogo Dalot – 5
Mistimed his jump to be beaten to the ball by Josko Gvardiol for the City opener. Did not create enough going forward from his wing-back role.
Bruno Fernandes – 8
Missed a big chance after being put through by Hojlund and clipping the ball wide.
But when the moment comes from the penalty spot he is a cool head in the hottest of atmospheres sending Ederson the wrong way to equalise
Manuel Ugarte – 7
Sat in front of the back four and negated much of what Phil Foden was trying to do for the home side.
Noussair Mazraoui 78′ – 8
The best of the summer buys. Used as the right wing back on this occasion and is able to adjust to whatever is asked of him. One of United’s bets performers on the day.
Mason Mount 13′ – 6
Looked very close to tears when he had to come off after early in the game. He is just getting no luck whatsoever with injuries and has not had a decent run since joining the club.
Amad Diallo 90′ – 9
The greatest moment of his career so far with a memorable derby winner. A brilliant run first of all to meet Martinez pass, he then clipped the ball past Edersonn and while it was a scuffed finish he got it on target.
Had almost grabbed an equaliser with a flick header before that which was well saved by Ederson.
Then was alert to Nunes back pass to win the penalty that did lead to United drawing level.
Rasmus Hojlund 78′ – 6
Most we saw of him was a head to head confrontation with Walker when the City player slumped to the ground and a little fall of his own when he tried to win a pen.
But then he provided a great through ball for Fernandes which should have brought the equaliser.
Subs
Kobbie Mainoo 13′ – 6
Did a solid job as he came on ina deeper role than Mount and Fernandes moved forward
Joshua Zrikzee 78′ – 6
Not the man who is going to come on and change a game, but he did well to hold onto possession in the closing seconds.
Antony 78′ – 6
Came on to try and make a difference but is lacking the confidence which a lack of starts brings.
Leny Yoro 78′ – 6
Continues to ease himself back to full fitness after that summer injury.
Victor Lindelof 90′ – 6
No time to have any influence on the game.
He said: “We try to evaluate everything training performance, game performances, engagement with team-mates, push their team-mates up.
“Everything is on the line when we analyse and try to choose the players. It is my selection. Simple.
“I don’t want to send a message it is simply an evaluation and they know it. The players are really, really smart.
“Everybody understands my decision and I have to choose. It is simple selection.
“Of course the context is difficult because we have to win games and we have a difficult situation now.
“I pay attention to everything, the way you eat, the way you put your clothes to go to a game. Everything. I make my evaluation and then I decide.”
