'Definitely captained Jarrod Bowen on FPL!' – Man Utd keeper Altay Bayindir accused of celebrating West Ham goal during defeat to Hammers

Manchester United keeper Altay Bayindir has been accused of celebrating a West Ham goal during their 2-0 defeat to the Hammers on Sunday.

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• Man Utd lost 2-0 to West Ham
• Bowen scored second
• Fans believe Bayindir celebrated goal

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The incident that triggered the outrage came during West Ham’s second goal, which was netted by Bowen, following an assist from Aaron Wan-Bissaka, ironically, a former Manchester United player. While the Hammers wheeled away in jubilation, cameras caught Bayindir reacting in a way that has only now drawn suspicion.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Footage posted on West Ham’s official TikTok account showed Bayindir turning toward the stands behind him, clenching both fists and letting out a roar, behaviour that many interpreted as celebratory rather than dejected. Given the context, fans were quick to question his motives, sparking a wave of backlash online.

  The viral TikTok clip was captioned provocatively: "Did the goalkeeper celebrate?" and in the comment section, supporters of both clubs weighed in, some demanding answers from the Turkish goalkeeper.

• WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

  The clip then reached X, formerly Twitter, where more fans reacted to Bayindir's actions.

  One fans, @FPLOlympian, suggested: "Bayindir definitely captained Bowen in his FPL team."

  While @Summerville_fan seconded and wrote: "I’m trying to think of an excuse for him but can’t. He actually celebrated. 🤣😭😂."

  Meanwhile, @TabloideGunner said: "Bayindir bet his entire salary on Bowen to a goal. MASTERCLASS."

  Whereas @UtdPrince0_0 wrote: "I can't even fathom an excuse for Bayindir here wtf😂😂."

  And a West Ham fan @WhufcSloth wrote: "Celebrated more than Kudus… 😂."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

  Ruben Amorim's men now face a daunting run of fixtures. Next up is a clash with Chelsea, who are fighting for a Champions League place. Following that, United head to Bilbao to face Tottenham in the Europa League final, a match that could determine whether the club salvages silverware from an otherwise dismal campaign. The Red Devils will conclude their season at home against a resurgent Aston Villa side.