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Wout Weghorst: Man Utd's unlikely cult hero winning new fans after epic FA Cup celebrations

When Victor Lindelof buried his penalty to seal Manchester United's shootout victory over Brighton in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium, he was naturally mobbed by his team-mates.

But as the majority of players ran towards the Swede in front of the goal where the penalties had been taken and which the Brighton fans were behind, Wout Weghorst went the other way.

With all the energy of Usain Bolt in an Olympic final, the Dutchman sprinted towards the other end of the pitch where the United fans were and performed an epic knee slide.

After a couple of fist pumps in front of the fans, he headed straight back towards the rest of the squad to join in the celebrations.

But fans don't forget moments like that, and the gesture showed why, for all his technical shortcomings, Weghorst will be remembered fondly for his spell with the club.

No matter what happens in the final against Manchester City, the striker and supporters will always have this moment under the arch.

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