Harry Maguire Returns As Manchester United Keep First EPL Clean Sheet In Six Games

Manchester United recorded their first Premier League clean sheet since January 3 as they won 2-0 at Leeds. Harry Maguire played a key role in the victory.

Manchester United recorded their first Premier League clean sheet since January 3 as they won 2-0 at Leeds on Sunday.

Late goals from Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho saw the Red Devils temporarily rise to second in the table. 

United had failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five EPL matches, with their previous shutout coming in a 3-0 win over Bournemouth.

Harry Maguire played the full 90 minutes against Bournemouth but had not started an EPL match since then.

Maguire returned to United's starting XI at Elland Road and played a key role in preventing Leeds from scoring.

The 29-year-old was the lead center-back alongside Luke Shaw in the heart of United's four-man defense.

Maguire completed three clearances, one tackle and blocked two shots.

He also had more touches of the ball than any other player on the pitch.

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Harry Maguire pictured (right) tackling Leeds winger Jack Harrison :: IMAGO/Propaganda Photo/David Rawcliffe

David de Gea was instrumental in United keeping their ninth EPL clean sheet of the season too.

The Spanish goalkeeper made six saves at Elland Road on what was his 400th Premier League appearance.

No other non-British player has ever played 400 EPL games for one club.

De Gea is also the first ever Man United goalkeeper to reach 400 Premier League appearances.

The first @ManUtd goalkeeper to reach 400 #PL appearances!

Congratulations on a landmark moment, @D_DeGea 👏

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— Premier League (@premierleague) February 12, 2023