RASMUS HOJLUND demonstrated a fresh celebration after scoring for Manchester United against Bodo/Glimt.

The 21-year-old Danish attacker scored twice to help the Red Devils overcome a 2-1 deficit and win 3-2 in the Europa League.

Rasmus Hojlund demonstrated a fresh celebration after scoring against Bodo/Glimt

Film enthusiasts may have seen where the celebration comes from.

In Gladiator II, Joseph Quinn’s character, Emperor Geta, makes the thumbs up and down motion.

Hojlund’s first goal came on the stroke of halftime, when he leveled with a stunning finish, looping his shot into the bottom corner.

He then ran up to the supporters and gave them a thumbs up, which he later changed to a thumbs down.

The Manchester United forward then completed his celebration with a throat-slitting motion.

Many fans will have been perplexed by Hojlund’s behavior.

Those who have seen the new Hollywood blockbuster “Gladiator II” will recognize it from the movie.

Emperor Geta, played by Joseph Quinn, does it when contemplating whether or not to kill someone in the Colosseum.

Joseph Quinn’s character Emperor Geta performs the thumbs up and down gesture in Gladiator II

Hojlund’s first goal came on the stroke of half-time as he levelled with a superb finish, looping his effort into the bottom corner.

He then ran to the fans and gave them a thumbs up, before he turned it to a thumbs down.

And the Man Utd attacker then capped the celebration with a throat-slitting gesture.

When they are summoned to death, he turns his thumb down, indicating that they must be slaughtered by their opponent.

In response to Hojlund’s celebration, one admirer wrote: “Gladiator Hojlund, he’s such a mood .”

Another user added, “Whether you like it or notaura.”

A third said, “The Danish blood ️.”

A fourth person responded: “Didn’t think there’d be a Gladiator I’d fancy more than Paul Mescal but Rasmus Hojlund has proven me wrong .”

Hojlund’s brace on Thursday night marked his second goal in 13 appearances across all competitions.

However, he will now compete for a starting berth in Sunday’s match against Everton.

Marcus Rashford began the attack for Manchester United in last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town.