Manchester United secured a crucial victory over Aston Villa.
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The Red Devils won 3-1 at Old Trafford to pave the way for a third-place finish in the Champions League.
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Manchester United had many important contributors in yesterday afternoon’s game, especially in attack.
Nonetheless, the visitors had little luck in front of goal, largely down to a stellar performance from United’s defence.
One of the surprising performers this season has been Harry Maguire, who has made a huge return to form.
The England international’s contract expires in the summer but he has made 19 appearances in all competitions this season.
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Maguire has performed admirably since De Ligt’s injury in November and once again showed his defensive prowess alongside Frenchman Lenny Yoro.
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He made one of two tackles and made two clearances in the game.
Maguire has generally impressed with his performance in the air, winning 100 per cent of his aerial duels and winning three of his four ground games.
He was also very efficient with the ball, completing a key pass with a pass success rate of 91%.
The tall defender also moved the ball down the field efficiently, gaining valuable yardage for his team.
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It will be interesting to see if Maguire does enough to work his way back into Thomas Tuchel’s plans as the international break approaches.
Maguire will also look to end the season in the best possible way to regain a chance at the World Cup this summer.
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