RASMUS HOJLUND debuted a new celebration after scoring for Manchester United against Bodo/Glimt.

The Danish forward, 21, bagged a brace to inspire the Red Devils to come from 2-1 down and claim a 3-2 victory in the Europa League.

Rasmus Hojlund performed a new celebration after scoring against Bodo/Glimt

Film fans may have spotted where the celebration is from

Joseph Quinn’s character Emperor Geta performs the thumbs up and down gesture in Gladiator II

Hojlund’s first goal came on the stroke of half-time as he levelled with a superb finish, looping his effort into the bottom corner.

He then ran to the fans and gave them a thumbs up, before he turned it to a thumbs down.

And the Man Utd attacker then capped the celebration with a throat-slitting gesture.

Many fans will have been confused by Hojlund’s actions.

However, those who have seen the new Hollywood film “Gladiator II” will have recognised it from the movie.

Emperor Geta, played by Joseph Quinn, does it when deciding whether or not someone should die in the colosseum.

When they are summoned to death, he turns his thumb down to signify they must be murdered by their opponent.

Reacting to Hojlund’s celebration, one fan said: “Gladiator Hojlund, he’s such a mood 😭😭🤣🤣.”

While another added: “Whether you like it or not👍👎aura.”

A third replied: “The Danish blood ♥️.”

And a fourth responded: “Didn’t think there’d be a Gladiator I’d fancy more than Paul Mescal but Rasmus Hojlund has proven me wrong 😍.”

Hojlund’s brace on Thursday night was his second goal in 13 appearances across all competitions.

However, he will now compete for a starting berth in Sunday’s encounter against Everton.

Marcus Rashford began the attack for Manchester United in last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town.