Bruno Fernandes claims Jadon Sancho copied his celebration in shot at Leeds fans

Bruno Fernandes has claimed that Jadon Sancho copied his celebration following the duo’s starring role in Manchester United ’s thrilling 4-2 win at Leeds United.

The pair had a hand in all but one of United’s four goals at Elland Road on Sunday, as Ralf Rangnick’s men gave their ambitions to finish in the Premier League ’s top four a major shot in the arm.

A header from Harry Maguire opened the scoring, before Sancho delivered a pinpoint cross which Fernandes headed in from close range to put the Red Devils in control of the game.

But United’s fragility reared its ugly head once again, as Rodrigo and Raphinha scored within a minute of each to level the game within the opening 10 minutes of the second-half.

The Red Devils were able to claim a vital win though, with Fernandes and Sancho at the heart of the turnaround.

First, Sancho played in Fred, with the Brazilian blasting the ball past Ilan Meslier at the Leeds keeper’s near post.

Then with just two minutes of normal time remaining, Fernandes set up academy graduate Anthony Elanga to seal the three points.

Fernandes and Sancho have both faced fierce criticism for their performances this season amid what has been a challenging campaign for United.

Their goal and assists will have helped to change their perception among some and they both took an opportunity to hit back at their critics through their celebration.

Both Sancho and Fernandes celebrated one of the United goals by putting their fingers in their ears, with the gesture also a dig at Leeds fans, who had mocked the visitors from the stands.

Following the game, Fernandes noticed that his team-mate had copied his celebration almost exactly, highlighting it on his Instagram.

The Portuguese midfielder tagged