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DOUGLAS LUIZ has been trolled by Rio Ferdinand after his bizarre celebration sensationally backfired.The Aston Villa midfielder baffled fans with his “belly-dancing shimmy” after equalising against Manchester United on Sunday.
Douglas Luiz has been trolled after his shimmy celebration backfiredCredit: Rex
Rio Ferdinand could not resist poking fun at Luiz after the matchCredit: Getty

He shimmied his chest in celebration after cancelling out Rasmus Hojlund’s opener for United.
However, the celebration would backfire as Scott McTominay’s 86th minute strike sealed a 2-1 victory for the visitors.
The result also sees Erik ten Hag’s side move to within five points of fifth placed Villa.
Following the match, Ferdinand took the opportunity to troll Luiz on social media.
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Posting to X, he shared a picture of the celebration and wrote: “U ok @dgoficial.”
Ferdinand also attached a series of laughing emojis as he rubbed in the Villa defeat to Luiz.
It proved to be an eventful afternoon for the Brazilian, who clashed with Hojlund late on at Villa Park.
The pair were involved in a heated altercation during stoppage time after the United forward gestured to the crowd.
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He appeared to call for silence from the home supporters, which was met with a furious reaction in the stands.
Luiz then confronted Hojlund as tempers flared during the closing stages of the match.
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MANCHESTER UNITED are sweating on the fitness of Luke Shaw after Erik ten Hag confirmed the star had “complaints” before he was subbed off against Aston Villa.The Red Devils were leading 1-0 at half time thanks to Rasmus Hojlund’s strike when the blow occurred.
Erik ten Hag confirmed there are injury fears over Luke ShawCredit: Sky Sports
The star was unable to continue for the second half at Villa ParkCredit: Rex
But United, who secured a 2-1 win late on thanks to Scott McTominay, were forced into a reshuffle at the break when Shaw had to be taken off just two weeks after making his return from injury.
And Ten Hag revealed afterwards that Shaw had not been feeling right physically towards the end of the first period, resulting in him deciding not to take any further chances with him. 
The Dutchman said: “Precaution.
“He had some complaints and we can’t take any risks with him because he’s had any injuries in the past. We’ll have to see how it goes in the next few days.
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“It’s not an advantage to lose him, everyone knows my philosophy to have left-footers at left centre-back and left-back. We have to make compromises and it is not to our advantage.”
Victor Lindelof, who is more accustomed to playing on the right, replaced the ex-Southampton man at left-back.
The 28-year-old Shaw firstly suffered an injury in the 2-0 defeat at Tottenham on August 19.
He then did not play for over three months due to what was described as a serious thigh muscle injury.
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The defender did return to the first-team in late November but he suffered further misery two days before Christmas.
He then missed the rest of the festive period due to a muscular problem.
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Shaw returned to action in the 4-2 FA Cup win at Newport County on January 28 and has started the victories over Wolves and West Ham since.
Another potential spell out for him further adds to Ten Hag’s injury woes.
Fellow full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka missed the trip to Villa.
The 26-year-old has been plagued with injuries this term and picked up a problem before United’s FA Cup win against Newport County.
Wan-Bissaka subsequently missed the Red Devils’ wins over Wolves and West Ham in the league, but returned to training this week.
However, Ten Hag revealed the full-back had to pull out of training on Thursday.
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He lost centre-half Lisandro Martinez during his side’s 3-0 victory over West Ham last weekend.
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DOUGLAS LUIZ was left ruing his shoulder shimmy micky-take in front of Andre Onana as Manchester United made him pay.Luiz’s celebrations after his 67th-minute equaliser left the Red Devils goalkeeper distraught, much to the displeasure of a number of United players.
Scott McTominay kept Man Utd’s top four hopes alive with a late winner at Aston VillaCredit: PA
The midfielder climbed off the bench to head home an 85th minute winner for his sideCredit: Getty
Fast forward to the 87th minute and it was substitute Scott McTominay leading the celebrations with the travelling faithful.
The sub had come on to plunder another late goal in this crucial clash in the battle for fourth.
Raphael Varane, who had held his hands out at Luiz to ask the Brazilian what he was playing at with that celebration, was straight in the Villa player’s face.
The referee had to come over to make sure it did not all escalate.
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What a moment it was to finish an absolute thriller at The Villa which saw Rasmus Hojlund claim yet another goal with his sixth in seven games to open the scoring after 17 minutes.
It was a crackling from the first whistle, a game full of passion and attacking intent on both sides.
This was one clearly both sides were out to win.
It was a newly-confident United who started the best with their new threatening attack doing just that, threatening.
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When Rashford stormed down the middle of the park on a 50-yard run he found Alejandro Garnacho on the right.
Dalot’s cross was aimed for Hojlund but Diego Carlos had got back and intercepted with his head.
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When Villa tried to play the ball out from the back and made a mess of it a great chance came the Red Devils way.
Bruno Fernandes fed Hojlund who had a free shot but he fell backwards as he tried to execute and screwed the effort wide.
That brought much mocking from the Holte End but they would be silenced five minutes later by the same player.
What a well-worked set-piece it was too.
Fernandes fired the corner over deep and Harry Maguire took to the clouds to reach it.
Rasmus Hojlund fired United ahead early onCredit: Reuters
The striker has been on fire for his club this yearCredit: Reuters
Slabhead gave it an absolute slab back across goal and Hojlund was there unmarked to turn it home from close range.
With that he became the second youngest player in Premier League history at 21 years seven days to score in five successive games.
The youngest is Nicolas Anelka at 19 years 239 days.
Advantage United but Villa did everything to try and level things back up by the break as they turned on the turbos.
Onana has had plenty of stick this season and his ill-fated trip to the Afcon with Cameroon hardly enhanced his reputation.
But he has bounced back since and was crucial to United keeping their lead at the break.
Douglas Luiz fired back for Villa in the second halfCredit: Getty
He shimmied in celebration in front of United’s defendersCredit: PA
When Villa captain John McGinn released a thunderbolt he took flight to get his finger tips to it.
Then when McGinn turned provider to put Ollie Watkins in, Onana slide out bravely towards the player blocking the shot with his knee and colliding with the Villa player and his own defender Diogo Dalot.
He required attention but was soon back up and appreciating Maguire for his defensive work.
For when Luiz fed Jacob Ramsey a chance was on but Maguire always puts his body on the line and slid in with a fine block.
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Into the second period and within it’s first minute Rashford was off on another of his trademark runs.
McTominay delighted fans with his late impactCredit: Getty
The Scot is making a big impact off the bench for UnitedCredit: Reuters
It finished with a jink inside, a 360 turn while retaining the ball but he couldn’t get a decent shot away.
Up the other end and Ollie Watkins had the perfect opportunity to mark his 150th game for the club.
He had recently surpassed the half century Premier League goal mark for Villa too, which was recognised before the game.
But it was the gift he then got in front of goal which he failed to take.
Matty Cash provided the cross and Watkins unmarked in the six yard box turned the ball goalwards.
United are now just five points behind fourth-place VillaCredit: Getty
Villa have won just one of their last four league gamesCredit: Getty
Unfortunately he hit it straight at Onana.
Garnacho was clearly out to write more headlines of his own but his shot from an angle that failed to find the target was at the expense of a cross to Hojlund who looked less than impressed.
Onana was having one of his best games for United but his resolve would finally be broken but not before another amazing stop.
He flung out a hand to deny Clement Lenglet at point blank range.
But when Leon Bailey drilled the ball back in Luiz turned it into the top corner.
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Then came the shimmy of delight and it was game on.
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CASEMIRO’S antics against Aston Villa had fans claiming he was “begging for a blue card”.The Manchester United midfielder was animated as he protested against being shown a yellow card at Villa Park.
Casemiro passionately protested against being shown a yellow cardCredit: X@Out_contextEPL
Fans joked the midfielder was ‘begging for a blue card’Credit: X@Out_contextEPL
Referee Robert Jones booked the Brazilian during United’s 2-1 win for a foul on Villa defender Matty Cash.
However, Casemiro was left perplexed by the decision, passionately protesting to the officials.
The Brazilian was seen showing an imaginary card to the referee, suggesting Cash should be booked for diving, only to be handed a card himself.
He then waved his arms in the air and shook his head repeatedly as he gestured to the referee and his assistant.
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And fans were adamant Casemiro’s behaviour would fall foul of the proposed new blue card.
Reacting on social media, one supporter wrote: “Casemiro begging for a blue card.”
Another added: “If they do this blue card thing Casemiro will be off the pitch for 89 minutes of the game.”
A third fan also commented: “Casemiro will be the first blue card.”
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Meanwhile, one more joked: “Casemiro is not gonna like the blue card. He’ll be on and off the whole game.”
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Football’s lawmakers have proposed the introduction of a blue card and sin-bins, although the plans have been met with backlash.
Under the plan, players shown a blue card will be dismissed from the field for ten minutes.
Fans, managers and pundits have all criticised the reported rule changes since the news broke.
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Following the backlash, an announcement on the introduction of blue cards was cancelled, with plans to bring them in pushed back.
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