Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba sparked controversy after performing a celebratory 'griddy' dance in front of Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes following their impressive 3-1 victory at Old Trafford.
The 20-year-old midfielder, who played a crucial role in Brighton's third consecutive Premier League triumph at United's home ground, couldn't contain his joy as he danced down the Old Trafford tunnel, with a visibly frustrated Fernandes trudging behind him.
The incident quickly gained traction on social media, with fans divided in their reactions. "Baleba hitting the griddy at Old Trafford with Bruno fuming," noted @RobJohn81375888 on X, while @cryptonian_0 dramatically described it as "Baleba dancing on Bruno's grave." Mohammed Zaheer added a lighter perspective, commenting on the obvious contrast between Baleba's celebration and Fernandes' reaction: "Bruno's face says it all though—definitely not amused!"
The victory itself was a comfortable one for Brighton, aided in part by a poor performance from United goalkeeper Andre Onana. Liverpool supporters particularly relished the moment, with fan account @LFCAffair declaring, "Hahahaaa they own the place. Baleba can do that." Even United supporters, like @RedDevils83147, conceded the right to celebrate, stating, "Those players deserve every bit of trolling they get, f***ing abysmal performance."
The defeat has further intensified scrutiny on United's current form, with new manager Ruben Amorim offering a stark assessment of the situation. The Portuguese coach labeled this United side as the worst in the club's entire history, a claim that seems increasingly difficult to dispute as the team appears headed for their worst-ever Premier League finish.
Looking ahead, Baleba will aim to maintain his impressive form when Brighton face Everton next weekend, while Fernandes and his United teammates seek redemption in their upcoming Europa League clash with Rangers on Thursday night.
