Manchester City fans are outraged with Joshua Zirkzee after spotting what he did immediately after Manchester United’s stunning 2-1 win at the Etihad stadium.
After two rapid goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo, United dealt another blow to local rivals City’s Premier League title defence with a stunning 2-1 win on Sunday afternoon.
Following the upset result, United players and fans were ecstatic while City couldn’t quite believe what had happened after they appeared to be coasting to a 1-0 victory.
However, one player in particular has struck a nerve with City fans after they spotted what he did as soon as the full-time whistle was blown.
Summer signing Zirkzee came on as a substitute in the 78th minute of the match as the scoreline still sitting at 1-0 to to the hosts.
But just 12 minutes later he found himself celebrating with his teammates as youngster Diallo netted an injury time winner to seal United’s comeback.
And immediately after the end of the match, a video shows the Dutchman running over to City supporters to taunt them about their side throwing away the win.
Reacting to the clip on social media, one United fan wrote: “Zirkzee, I love you so much for this!”
Another agreed, writing: “Hahahhahah what s***housery, love that.”
While one claimed that they wanted to see more of this kind of behaviour from United players, adding: “This is what we need to see. Proper Derby mentality. Up the reds.”
Zirkzee turned to social media quickly after the match to brag to City supporters and celebrate his triumph.
Zirkzee posted about the triumph on Instagram, saying, “Paint the town red like Doja said.”
Zirkzee, who joined United from Bologna in the summer for £34 million, has struggled to make an impression or establish himself as a regular starter.
In 23 games with his current side, the 23-year-old has three goals and two assists.
His terrible record has fueled talk that the Dutchman wants to quit United, but given his excitement after Sunday’s victory, that appears unlikely.