Published 11:07 IST, July 20th 2020

Man United fans mock Harry Maguire for his dribble attempt vs Chelsea: Watch

Man United fans could not hide their frustrations after captain Harry Maguire tried to dribble past the Chelsea midfield in what was an off night for Maguire.

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Manchester United's Harry Maguire has been on receiving end of criticism for past couple of games, particularly due to his debacles while defending at back. His poor run of form continued against Chelsea in FA Cup, with fans mocking £80 million signing for one particular moment, when he tried to dribble past Chelsea midfield but failed miserably. 

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FA Cup highlights: Man United captain Harry Maguire tries to dribble past Chelsea 

Chelsea defeated Man United in semi-final of FA Cup to end Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side's 19-game unbeaten streak. With game already slipping for Man United, Maguire tried to initiate an attack on his own in 87th minute. former Leicester man was seen dribbling close to midfield before being closed down by Callum Hudson-Odoi and Jorginho, forcing him to release ball towards Chelsea's Marcos Alonso. 

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Fans mock Man United captain Harry Maguire 

FA Cup highlights: Harry Maguire nets own goal 

game against Chelsea was one to forget for likes of David de Gea. Spain international failed to save an Olivier Giroud tap-in in injury time of first half. This did t stop here. Just minutes into second half, Mason Mount doubled lead for Frank Lampard, striking a low-lying shot from outside penalty box past De Gea. 

Maguire, who was already having a difficult night, found himself in trouble when he netted an own goal during his attempt to divert a cross from Marcos Alonso in 74th minute. However, Bru Fernandes pulled one back for Man United in 85th minute via a penalty. However, Portuguese international failed to score again past Willy Caballero later on. 

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t first instance of criticism for Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof 

Man United defenders Maguire and Victor Lindelof were slammed by fans after ir regrettable performance in Red Devils' draw against Southampton as well.  two players were criticised after highlights suggested that y did t mark Southampton forwards in build-up to an injury-time equaliser. While Maguire appeared to mark his teammate Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof was slammed for being slow to react to flick from Jan Bednarek and he was overpowered by substitute Michael Obafemi during goal. 

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11:07 IST, July 20th 2020