A remarkable statistical revelation has led to Manchester United fans expressing their discontent with the treatment of the oft-criticized defender, Harry Maguire.
Maguire has frequently been the subject of ridicule from fans, both at the club and international levels, while also experiencing a decline in his status under Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford. Nevertheless, the former Leicester and Hull defender’s perseverance has paid off.
In a recent match against one of his former clubs, Sheffield United, Maguire delivered a standout performance, contributing to Manchester United’s narrow 2-1 victory. Notably, the travelling fans serenaded the England centre-back with chants, and even the Blades supporters welcomed him back to Bramall Lane with warmth.
Post-match, Sky Sports highlighted a compelling statistic: Manchester United had won 15 out of 16 games in the past 12 months when Maguire was in the lineup, resulting in a remarkable win rate of 94%. In contrast, the team had secured victory in only 22 out of 42 games without Maguire, resulting in a significantly lower win rate of just 54%.
This revelation prompted one fan to comment on social media, stating, “Utter joke how he’s been treated.” Another fan remarked, “People have a go at Maguire for playing poorly, then when he plays well it’s, ‘only against Sheffield United’. The guy can’t catch a break. I have said previously on here that Maguire shouldn’t be in the England team because he never plays for Utd. Now he is, he’s trying to make a difference and show he should be included. Fair play to him.”
However, some fans and journalists have pointed out that Maguire has often faced weaker opposition over the past year. One fan said, “All due respect to Sheff Utd, wait until he has had a run of games v decent opposition and then the usual mistakes/weaknesses get exploited.”
“Happy to sit on fat contract as a golden child of [Gareth] Southgate means untouchable for Eng squad place.”
Despite the differing opinions, Maguire received praise from Erik ten Hag following the Sheffield United match. The Dutch manager stated, “Harry Maguire is playing like we want him to play, dominating his opponent. I am happy with his performances.”
“He deserved MOTM award. He played a really good game, and read the game very well. I am pleased for him.”
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Manchester United is currently 4th in the Champions League with 0 points.
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Manchester United will play the next match in Champions League against FC Copenhagen on Tuesday 24th of October in Manchester. The prediction is Manchester United winning the match.
