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What Alejandro Garnacho did to one Man United supporter that speaks volumes after Leicester win

Alejandro Garnacho
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When Alejandro Garnacho curled in a sensational goal in Manchester United's 3-0 win over Leicester City on Sunday, he didn't fully celebrate in front of the Stretford End.

The winger came off the bench at Old Trafford before killing the contest against Leicester City. However, his celebrations were muted and his flat reaction was explained by Bruno Fernandes at full-time.

"Garnacho scored a banger but didn't celebrate like he should because he thinks he has lost faith from some fans," he told BBC Sport. "I told him people will always moan, but lots of people like you and enjoy what you do.

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"I told him to celebrate, it was something special. He is a special player, we have difference makers. They are the ones who win us games. We want them to score every game but that isn't going to happen."

It comes after a bizarre exchange with one fan that went viral on social media before the 2-0 Europa League win over PAOK. After signing autographs for supporters as he waited at Old Trafford, the fan said: "Are you going to pass better today? Score a goal and work on your first touch." Garnacho looked understandably annoyed and responded, "Why are you not playing man?"

Now, following the victory over Leicester, a new video has emerged on social media that shows a nice moment between Garnacho and a young fan. The clip, uploaded on TikTok, shows one little boy singing Garnacho's 'Viva Garnacho' chant and receiving a thank you from the forward before replacing Marcus Rashford.

At full-time, the video then shows Garnacho come over to the boy, who was positioned close to the dug-out at Old Trafford, and present him with his match-worn shirt before hugging him.

The video ends with the little boy crying while hugging Garnacho's shirt inside the stadium and on his walk home.