Teden Mengi was at back at Old Trafford for the first time since leaving Manchester United on Saturday and the young defender seemed to forget he was part of the opposition.
Harry Maguire makes surprising admission over his Manchester United form after Copenhagen goal
24.10.2023 - 23:11 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire admitted he is 'really happy' with how he has performed over the past 12 months after scoring the winner in Tuesday night's 1-0 win over FC Copenhagen at Old Trafford.
The England international, who started for the third game in succession, headed home the only goal of the game after 72 minutes, connecting with substitute Christian Eriksen's pinpoint cross. It marked his first United goal since scoring against Leeds United in February 2022.
That was enough to help United scoop their first Champions League victory of the season, though they had goalkeeper Andre Onana to thank after he kept out a 97th-minute penalty from Jordan Larsson. The Cameroonian dived to his left to deny the 26-year-old.
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Between them, Onana and Maguire contributed to a vital win, with the latter producing another encouraging performance, building on his Man of the Match display against Sheffield United at the weekend. He has forced his way back into Erik ten Hag's plans and looks a good bet to start Sunday's derby against Manchester City.
Though he has often been criticised by sections of supporters, the former Leicester City ace is happy with the standard of his performances in recent months.
"This is one of, if not the most scrutinised club in the world so if you're not on your game, it gets picked up and gets analysed," Maguire told TNT Sports to a backdrop of United fans singing his name.
"But I'm really happy with how I've played over the last six to 12 months, and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to help the team and bring them back to where they
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