The Reason Behind Lingard And Pogba's New Celebration

Jesse Lingard and Paul Pogba debuted a new celebration at Old Trafford against Chelsea yesterday.

As we know, the two pals have come up with a slew of handshakes and celebrations during their time playing together but the one they displayed yesterday is surely their best effort.

When substitute Lingard headed home the winner in the 2-1 victory over Antonio Conte's side yesterday, he and Pogba celebrated by crossing their arms in sync.

The sequence is from the recently released Marvel Hollywood blockbuster Black Panther, with residents of the fictional African country 'Wakanda' performing the salute.

Fans, United supporters in particular, loved the pair's nod to the record-breaking film:

Earlier this month, NBA star Victor Oladipo was given the power of the Black Panther mask by lead actor Chadwick Boseman, with the two doing the gesture together before the Indiana Pacers man produced this stunning slam dunk:

Pogba and Lingard have received some stink from their "cringey" antics in the past but this celebration is definitely one we can get behind. Wakanda forever.

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Topics: Paul Pogba, Football News, Chelsea, Manchester United, Jesse Lingard

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