Published 19:25 IST, February 18th 2020

Harry Maguire told his brother that he would definitely score a goal against Chelsea

Man United captain Harry Maguire predicted his goal against Chelsea in a text to his brother Laurence Maguire. Maguire was lucky as he escaped a red card.

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Manchester United me ir way to a crucial 0-2 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Monday night. Goals from Anthony Martial and Harry Maguire sealed all  three points for Red Devils. Once again, VAR was at centre of all controversy in Chelsea vs Manchester United match as re were a few decisions which could have gone eir way.

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Harry Maguire was at centre of VAR controversy as he appeared to have kicked Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi in groin in first half. Many fans opined that Harry Maguire should have been shown a straight red card for that incident but he escaped without any booking. England defender came back in second half to score a stunning heer off a magnificent Bru Fernandes corner to double Manchester United's le against Chelsea. That was Harry Maguire's first Premier League goal for Manchester United. In fact, former Leicester City defender h told his bror Laurence Maguire in a text mess that he would be on scoresheet against Chelsea on Monday. 

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19:25 IST, February 18th 2020