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.
Chelsea vs Manchester United: Harry Maguire's stats from the win on Monday night
📊 Harry Maguire’s contribution for @ManUtd tonight
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) February 17, 2020
58 touches
9 clearances 🥇
5 interceptions 🥇
8 recoveries
1 block
1st PL goal for the club (23rd goal attempt this season) pic.twitter.com/beEwnIth2f
Harry Maguire predicted his goal in the Chelsea vs Manchester United match
The boy said he would score tonight 😂🙌🏻@HarryMaguire93 🔴⚪️⚫️ pic.twitter.com/yEtc0PesOr
— Laurence Maguire (@_lozmaguire) February 17, 2020
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.
Chelsea vs Manchester United: Harry Maguire escapes red card for this foul on Batshuayi
Video evidence of Harry Maguire kicking into Batshuayi's groin. Intent and contact. Absolute red all day.pic.twitter.com/3Twdo4MTyo
— JC McLean (@JCMSpurs) February 17, 2020
19:25 IST, February 18th 2020