Joshua Zirkazi attacked the tunnel after being cheered by Manchester United fans outside the pitch

Joshua Zirkzey received a standing ovation from Manchester United fans when he was substituted in the first half against Newcastle.

Dutch striker Started the game but was sent off for Kobbie Mainoo in the 33rd minute Magentas 2-0 ahead.

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Cunning went up United He sat down on the bench and picked up a coat before walking to the side of the field.

Fans in the stands at Old Trafford could be heard booing the 23-year-old as he was carried off the pitch before disappearing down the tunnel.

It was momentary as Zirkazi returned to the field as United needed a response as the first half continued.

Red Devils legend Gary Neville told Sky Sports: “I feel sorry for him actually, I really do.

I know he makes a lot of money, but there’s a human being out there who is basically cheered on by his own fans.

This is brutal. “I haven’t seen that many times at Old Trafford in the 43 years I’ve been here.”

Alexander Isak opened the scoring for Newcastle with an unmarked header before Jolinton doubled the visitors’ lead.

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