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Fans mock Jesse Lingard for bizarre Thanksgiving Twitter advert for PISTACHIOS

Jesse Lingard has been ridiculed online after he bizarrely promoted pistachio nuts while wishing his American fanbase a happy Thanksgiving.

The Manchester United midfielder took to social media on Thursday to post a series of pictures of himself with a turkey covered in pistachios, leaving fans to poke fun at the advert.

The 27-year-old, who is currently self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus, tweeted: 'Happy thanksgiving to all my American friends! Nothing beats a bit of turkey today! Even better with a pistachio garnish!