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Manchester United managed to convey an finish to a torrid run of outcomes by scraping out a 1-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday.
Whereas Man United’s attacking efficiency left rather a lot to be desired, save for Bruno Fernandes’s late winner, the staff seemed assured on the again, doing nicely to extinguish the house staff’s attacking menace.
One participant who proved notably precious on the again was Harry Maguire, a beforehand out-of-favour participant who could be proving that his profession at United isn’t over simply but.
Within the opening minutes, it appeared as if Maguire’s afternoon can be reduce brief after he suffered a facial damage after colliding with a Fulham participant as he jumped as much as win a header.
Luckily, after receiving remedy, he was capable of proceed.
The centre-back quickly proved to be essential part of United’s defence, making a number of key clearances and tackles to keep up his staff’s clear sheet.
Maguire seemed notably sharp throughout the second half, sliding in to dam a threatening shot from Willian.
He additionally did nicely to jockey the ball away from Harry Wilson and João Palhinha, stopping one other goalscoring alternative.
Out of each groups, it was Maguire who had essentially the most involvement in proceedings, main each United and Fulham with 74 touches all through the match.
He additionally led each groups in passing accuracy, finishing 49 of 60 tried passes to realize an 82% passing success fee.
Whereas not identified for his attacking prowess, the previous United captain made some notable lengthy passes, finishing six of his 11 tried lengthy balls.
In defence, Maguire led each groups but once more, making a formidable eight clearances and blocking two photographs.
He additionally managed two tackles, whereas being dribbled previous simply as soon as.
Maguire additionally confirmed sturdy physicality, profitable seven of his 9 aerial duels and two of his three floor duels.
Whereas Maguire has lengthy been seen as a washed-out participant, notably after shedding the captain’s armband, his efficiency towards Fulham is the newest in a collection of respectable video games which have proven that maybe the England worldwide has what it takes to develop into a daily starter but once more.
(Stats by way of Sofascore)
