The truth behind Harry Maguire's 'ridiculously high' Manchester United win record claim
manchestereveningnews.co.ukWhen you see Harry Maguire claiming he has a 'ridiculously high' winning record when starting at Manchester United, your first instinct may well be to scoff.
However, he does have a point, at least partly. Maguire has become a figure of fun to some, a lightning rod of ridicule. He has struggled for form in recent years to the point he has been booed by his own supporters - albeit in friendlies abroad rather than at Old Trafford - and everyone expected him to depart in the summer.
The 30-year-old was stripped of the captain's armband by Erik ten Hag in the off-season and lost his place as a regular starter just two games into the new manager's reign after costly errors in the defeats to Brighton and Brentford.
There weren't many avenues for an exit but a bid from West Ham United was accepted. ALSO READ: What happened in United friendly vs Barnsley ALSO READ: Sir Alex's words are timely reminder amid Onana struggles Maguire opted to stay and it's a good job given the defensive injury crisis which has hit the squad, giving him an unlikely reprieve in the starting XI.
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