After Guimaraes scored his first goal at St James’ Park since October to secure the 4-1 win, he celebrated by making an ‘A’ and heart gesture in front of the Gallowgate Stand. The celebration showed support for young Newcastle fan Arthur Salters-Hoult who is battling acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, a rare type of cancer.
The Brazilian met with Arthur last week and continued to show his support on the matchday. In addition to his goal celebration, Guimaraes held up a Newcastle shirt reading ‘you can beat this Arthur’ during the post-victory dressing room photo.
The 25-year-old then dedicated his goal to the young supporter on social media as he posted an image on Instagram with the caption: “This was for you my friend! We’re behind you and everything will be alright!”
