Wilfried Gnonto: Leeds Star Appears to ‘Troll’ Rashford by Copying His Celebration After Scoring vs Man United

Wilfried Gnonto: Leeds Star Appears to ‘Troll’ Rashford by Copying His Celebration After Scoring vs Man United

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:25 PM
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  • Wilfried Gnonto needed just 55 seconds into the kickoff to find the back of the net against Manchester United
  • The Italian forward went on to copy Marcus Rashford's iconic celebration to mark his goal for Leeds United
  • Gnonto's move had fans thinking that the Leeds ace was trolling the in-form Manchester United forward
  • The match eventually ended in a 2-2 draw with, the Red Devils staging a comeback in the second half to salvage a point

Wilfried Gnonto was among the standout players during Leeds' Premier League clash against Manchester United on Wednesday night.

The match ended in a 2-2 epic draw at Old Trafford, with the Red Devils staging a thrilling comeback to salvage a vital point at home.

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Crysencio Summerville and Wilfried Gnonto of Leeds United celebrate after Raphael Varane conceded an own goal. Photo by Naomi Baker.
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United found themselves trailing by a goal after just a minute into the kickoff, with Gnonto wasting no time to put his side ahead.

According to Sky Sports, the in-form Leeds star stunned Old Trafford with an early goal with a superb low-drilled effort from the edge of the area.

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Gnonto 'trolls' Rashford

The Italian forward went on to copy Rashford's iconic celebration to mark his goal for Leeds by pointing with his index finger to his temple.

The Sun reports that Gnonto's move to replicate Rashford's 'cele' had fans thinking it was a direct dig at the Manchester United ace.

One posted:

"No way Gnonto did the Rashford cele after dunking on United."

Another pointed out:

"Marcus Rashford 0, Wilfried Gnonto 1. Lovely score."

A third said:

"Streets say Gnonto did the Rashford celebration lol no one respects him."

Man United stages comeback

Gnonto's moment of glory did not last long as Man United staged a stunning comeback to draw.

Leeds had doubled their advantage shortly after the break courtesy of Raphael Varane's own goal, before Rashford pulled one back in the 62nd minute.

Jadon Sancho went on to draw United level 10 minutes later after he came off the bench as a substitute.

Was Saka mocking Rashford?

Sports Brief has also reported that fans were sharply divided on an Arsenal star's choice of celebration after scoring a stunner against Man United.

Bukayo Saka scored the second goal to give the Gunners the lead, after Nketiah had cancelled out Rashford's beautiful opener.

The 21-year-old was allowed to weave his way to the edge of the penalty area, before unleashing a ferocious shot which flew past a scampering David de Gea.

Saka then dashed towards the corner flag and pointed to his temple, in similar fashion to the style of celebration Rashford has adopted since the World Cup break.

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