Harry Maguire Leads Manchester United To Win Over West Ham

Harry Maguire made his first Premier League start since August as he captained Manchester United to a 1-0 win over West Ham at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Harry Maguire Leads Manchester United To Win Over West Ham
Harry Maguire Leads Manchester United To Win Over West Ham /

Harry Maguire made his first Premier League start since August as he captained Manchester United to a 1-0 win over West Ham at Old Trafford on Sunday.

The center-back had lost his place in Erik ten Hag's EPL side after starting in defeats to Brighton and Brentford at the start of the season.

But injuries to Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof forced Ten Hag to bring back Maguire, who did not let him down.

Marcus Rashford scored United's winner, heading home his 100th club goal from a Christian Eriksen cross in the 38th minute.

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Marcus Rashford pictured after scoring his 100th goal for Manchester United in October 2022
Marcus Rashford pictured after scoring his 100th goal for Manchester United :: IMAGO/PA Images/David Davies

But United's real MVPs were at the back.

Maguire and Lisandro Martinez stayed strong in the heart of United's defense and goalkeeper David De Gea made four saves when called upon.

Diogo Dalot also stood out at right-back, making four tackles and three interceptions, as well as four key passes and five crosses at the other end.

Maguire blocked three shots and completed more clearances, eight, than any other player on the pitch.

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire pictured (center) clearing the ball under pressure from Jarrod Bowen (left) during a 1-0 win over West Ham in October 2022
Harry Maguire pictured (center) clearing the ball under pressure from Jarrod Bowen (left) :: IMAGO/PA Images/David Davies

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Robert Summerscales launched FanNation Futbol in February 2022. Rob is a British journalist who previously spent two years on the sports desk at the Daily Mail in London, having earlier served as editor of CaughtOffside.com. He has been to the last two FIFA Men's World Cups, in Russia and Qatar, and is looking forward to completing his hat-trick in North America in 2026.