Rasmus Højlund sparked a playful social media moment after Manchester United’s thrilling 2-1 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad. Following the match, Højlund shared a cheeky poem poking fun at Kyle Walker, referencing their first-half altercation. The poem, posted with a photo of their clash, read: “Manchester is red… Violets are blue. What a brilliant performance. But the Oscar goes to…”
This was a nod to the comical moment when Walker dramatically fell to the ground during a brief tussle with Højlund, which was widely mocked, including by pundit Roy Keane. While the incident wasn’t serious, Højlund’s social media post added a humorous touch to the intense derby, following a remarkable comeback from Manchester United. The win gave United a much-needed boost after a tough run of results, while City faced their second consecutive defeat, having also lost in the Champions League to Juventus earlier in the week.