Fans of MANCHESTER UNITED adored Casemiro’s attempt to motivate recent acquisition Rasmus Hojlund.

After spending £72 million to leave Atalanta, the striker made his long-awaited debut against Arsenal in the 67th minute as a replacement.

Casemiro took an aggressive approach to pumping up Rasmus HojlundCredit: Getty

Hojlund had only been on the pitch for seven minutes before Casemiro encouraged him in aggressive fashion.

Man Utd had a corner and the Brazilian midfielder approached his new team-mate, shaking him by grabbing and pulling his shirt.

Fans loved it, one said: “Casemiro pumping up Hojlund is my favourite moment of the match.”

Another added: “Casemiro pulling Hojlund’s shirt is gold. Absolutely love it.”

A third reacted: “Casemiro giving that boost to Hojlund is a sight to behold.”

Others compared the former Real Madrid star to Roy Keane with his act out of the ex-captain’s “motivational playbook”.

Erik ten Hag’s team thought they had the game won when Alejandro Garnacho scored in the 89th minute after Hojlund entered the game to try to help Man Utd win it.

After a VAR check, the goal was, however, disallowed for offside.

Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus each scored twice in the waning seconds to give Arsenal a 3-1 victory.

When it looked like it would end in a draw, the £105 million player scored in the 96th minute, and then the striker sealed the victory 11 minutes into extra time.