Harry Maguire frustrated over Manchester United's defensive lapses

Harry Maguire is frustrated that defensive lapses are costing Manchester United crucial points after y let slip a winning position for second consecutive match against Aston Villa. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side was leading 2-1 midway through second half at Old Trafford on Sunday before a Tyrone Mings equaliser forced m to share points.

2-2 draw left United in ninth place in Premier League with 18 points from 14 matches, ir worst return at a similar st since 1988/89. United also conceded a late goal in previous week in a 3-3 draw against Sheffield United after storming back from 2-0 down to lead 3-2.

"We got ourselves in a great position in second half (against Villa) and again conceded a sloppy goal really," Maguire told MUTV.

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"As a defender especially, it's frustrating," he added. "We haven't really conceded many chances or goals prior to last two games and n we've conceded five." Jose Mourinho returns to Old Trafford for first time since he was sacked a year ago with a resurgent Tottenham side on Wednesday before United make short trip to neighbors Manchester City at weekend. Solskjaer has to find a way to turn draws into wins, having mand just six victories in 22 league matches since being appointed a permanent manr in March.

Maguire believes quick turnaround from Sunday to Wednesday could help United after ir recent disappointments."It's perfect. When you don't win any football match you want a game as soon as possible to put things right," he said. "And re's better way than to play Tottenham here at Old Trafford."

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