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

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Harry Maguire predicted his goal in the Chelsea vs Manchester United match 

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Harry Maguire was at the centre of the VAR controversy as he appeared to have kicked Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi in the groin in the 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. The England defender came back in the second half to score a stunning header off a magnificent Bruno Fernandes corner to double Manchester United's lead against Chelsea. That was Harry Maguire's first Premier League goal for Manchester United. In fact, the former Leicester City defender had told his brother Laurence Maguire in a text message that he would be on the scoresheet against Chelsea on Monday. 

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19:25 IST, February 18th 2020