Harry Maguire, the English defender, shined on the occasion as Manchester United secured their second consecutive victory in the Premier League amid the ongoing ownership takeover controversy. The Red Devils defeated Sheffield United 2-1 at Bramall Lane on Saturday.
The former club captain, Maguire, got his second consecutive start, first against Brentford and now against the Blades. The center delivered a stellar Player of the Match performance, earning praise from the manager, Ten Hag.
Erik Ten Hag hails Harry Maguire
The 30-year-old lost his first eleven spots, having made only four league appearances so far, including just two starts. He didn’t feature on the field and remained on the bench in the first three league fixtures. Maguire came off the bench to register his first appearance of the season against Arsenal on matchday 4 in early September.
Post-match Manchester United boss Eric Ten Hag praised the centerback for his exceptional performance after handing him the second start of the season.
Ten Hag told the reporters, “Harry Maguire is playing like we want him to play, dominating his opponent. I am happy with his performance. He deserved the MOTM award yesterday. He played a really good game and read the game very well. I am pleased for him”.
Earlier, it was reported that Maguire might opt to leave the club if he doesn’t get enough chances, clearly expressing his frustration. Nonetheless, another win for Ten Hag’s side sees them climb up to the 8th position on the league table with 15 points, finally achieving some positive results following a rough start to the season.
Harry Maguire’s performances for Man Utd
Harry Maguire delivered a phenomenal performance in the back line of the Red Devils’ defense, aiding his side in securing a narrow 2-1 victory against the Blades. It appears the 30-year-old has reclaimed his position in the first XI, earning the Man of the Match accolade for his display on the pitch.
Maguire dominated the home side’s attack at Bramall Lane by winning the most aerial duels, registering the highest number of touches and accurate distributions. He also recovered lost balls, preventing the Blades from equalizing. Ten Hag was impressed with the defender’s performance.
Manchester United is scheduled to face Copenhagen in the Champions League in a midweek fixture before playing Manchester City in the Premier League next weekend in the ‘Manchester derby.
