This. Is. Why. We. Love. Football. (Picture: Sky Sports)

Bristol City pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory over Carabao Cup holders Manchester United and Ashton Gate was rocking.

Much of the talk leading up quarter-final clash surrounded City’s young boss Lee Johnson and the manager went full Jose Mourinho by running down the touchline moments after the final whistle.

Goalscorers Joe Bryan and Korey Smith will go down in Bristol City folklore after the epic giant-killing, but they were joined by another hero at Ashton Gate.

As Johnson celebrated alongside the Robins’ home support he picked up a ball boy who came sprinting up and leapt into his arms.

Johnson did what any normal person would do in that situation and swung the ball boy around in celebration – it’s safe to say he will remember that moment for the rest of his life.

Asked about his celebration after the win, Johnson explained: ‘Someone said I’d picked up my bigger brother! I didn’t know what to do. Laugh, cry, cuddle each other, no one knew.

‘I was going to run on the pitch, then realised I couldn’t. So it was great to see him [the ball boy]. I needed to celebrate with someone.

‘To beat Manchester United at home is a historic occasion, and that Korey Smith goal at the end will live in the memory for many generations.

‘You don’t beat Manchester United if you are Bristol City unless every single player is doing a man and a half’s job. These players now will have a bond forever.

‘We have beaten four Premier League teams now. It’s Roy of the Rovers.’

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