Hannibal Mejbri produced a 'four-minute s**thouse cameo' for the ages against Aston Villa

Hannibal Mejbri’s four-minute cameo against Aston Villa has gone viral.

On Boxing Day, Garnacho’s brace and an 82nd-minute winner from £72million summer signing Rasmus Hojlund saw United claw back a two-goal deficit to beat Villa at Old Trafford.

John McGinn and Leander Dendoncker gave Unai Emery's in-form side a two-goal advantage at halftime, with Erik ten Hag’s men booed off at the break.

However, Garnacho inspired United to level proceedings, before Hojlund netted his first ever Premier League goal in his 15 league appearance to seal the victory.

United knew a morale-boosting win would see them rise to sixth in the Premier League, and in the final few minutes, Erik ten Hag introduced Hannibal from the bench to see out the game.

The youngster used his time wisely, taking the ball to the corner on every possible occasion, frustrating the opposition with step-overs and flicks, winning fouls and claiming throw-ins.

One person on Twitter, while posting a compilation of Hannibal’s performance, said: “Hannibal's four-minute sh**housery shift was special!”

Another wrote: “That role suits him, he came and won some fouls.”

A third said: “Need an aerial view of that lie-down" in reference to Hannibal wasting precious minutes by lying flat on the floor after being fouled by a Villa player.

While Hannibal played a part in the victory, Ten Hag praised Hojlund’s ‘big personality’ after netting the vital winner after the game.

The United manager said: "I have had several talks with him. I pointed out that you scored for Denmark a lot, you scored in the Champions League, you have demonstrated the ability, so you can do it. Believe in it and it will come.

"I am sure now the first goal is in, he will get more."

Asked if the run without a goal had affected Hojlund's confidence, Ten Hag said: "Of course, when strikers don't score that is always a problem but he has a strong character and is always so determined.

“He has a big personality and that is what a striker needs. And when you keep investing, the goals will come.”

Topics: Football, Hannibal Mejbri, Manchester United, Fan Reactions, Premier League, Aston Villa

Chris Byfield

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