WATCH: Hero Harry Maguire eyes Manchester City
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Buzzing: Harry Maguire, right.Picture credit: Adam Vaughan
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has Manchester City in his sights after scoring the only goal in Tuesday night’s must-win Champions League clash with Copenhagen.
Making only his sixth appearance this season after falling out-of-favour with coach Erik ten Hag and being stripped of the captaincy at the start of the season, Maguire headed home a Christian Eriksen cross in the 72nd minute.
United also needed Andre Onana to save former United hero Henrik Larsson’s laaitie Jordan’s injury-time penalty to seal a 1-0 win after coming into the game bottom of Group A after losing their opening two matches.
An important three points on an emotional night! ✔️#MUFC || #UCL
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 24, 2023
With treble winners City up next in Sunday’s home Prem derby, Maguire says: “I’m just really happy to help the team and to contribute to the team winning football matches.
Stepped up when it mattered.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 24, 2023
🧤 @AndreyOnana#MUFC || #UCL pic.twitter.com/DXItJ94EG6
“It’s been tough for me not playing as much as I have done it throughout my career.
💬 "A big moment for myself but more importantly, a big moment for the team."
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 25, 2023
Well said, @HarryMaguire93 👇#MUFC || #UCL
“So I know it’s a really important part of the season for me, but it’s only a start… I’m looking forward to Sunday.”