In a thrilling encounter, Manchester United staged a remarkable comeback against their rivals, Manchester City, overcoming an initial 1-0 deficit to secure a stunning 2-1 victory at the iconic Etihad Stadium on Sunday. This match showcased the resilience and fighting spirit that United fans have come to expect, as their team rallied late in the game to clinch the win, much to the dismay of City supporters.

Ruben Amorim has demonstrated his tactical prowess by defeating Pep Guardiola’s formidable side twice in their last 11 meetings, while City has managed to win only once in that same period. This poor performance not only adds to City’s woes but is further exacerbated by the controversial actions of their captain, Kyle Walker, which have drawn widespread criticism.

During an intense moment in the match, United’s Danish striker, Rasmus Hojlund, confronted Walker after a cynical foul. Instead of addressing the situation, Walker dramatically fell to the ground, a reaction that many observers found lacking in sportsmanship. Such behavior from a captain can undermine a team’s credibility and reflects poorly on the club as a whole.

Former United captain Roy Keane did not hold back during his punditry for Sky Sports, delivering a scathing assessment of Walker’s actions. He stated, “This is going to happen in the game, a bit of argy-bargy. Of course it’s a foul, it’s a free-kick. Hojlund goes over, but Walker, he should be embarrassed. I don’t know the guy and I’m embarrassed by that.” Keane’s comments resonate with many fans who expect better from players in such high-stakes matches.

This is going to happen in the game, a bit of argy-bargy. Of course it’s a foul, it’s a free-kick. Hojlund goes over, but Walker, he should be embarrassed. I don’t know the guy and I’m embarrassed by that.

In a humorous twist, Hojlund took to social media to mock Walker by sharing an image of their altercation, captioned with a playful rhyme: “Manchester is red; Violets are blue; What a brilliant performance; But the Oscar goes to…” This light-hearted jab not only highlights the joy of victory but also serves to further escalate the rivalry between these two clubs.

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