Harry Maguire’s time at Manchester United has evolved into one of football’s most compelling tales of redemption. Once the world’s most expensive defender following his £80 million transfer from Leicester City in 2019, Maguire endured a dramatic fall from grace — stripped of the captaincy, relegated to the bench, and relentlessly scrutinised by fans and the media alike. A failed move to West Ham United in 2023 seemed to signal the end of his Old Trafford chapter.



Yet under Rúben Amorim’s guidance, Maguire has rewritten his story with resilience and quiet determination. His resurgence was on full display over the weekend, as Manchester United stunned Liverpool with a 2–1 victory at Anfield — sealed, fittingly, by Maguire’s dramatic last-minute winner. We delve into that monumental triumph for Amorim’s 'rejuvenated' side, review the midweek European action, and look ahead to another enticing round of Premier League fixtures.

Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images

Harry Maguire’s time at Manchester United has evolved into one of football’s most compelling tales of redemption. Once the world’s most expensive defender following his £80 million transfer from Leicester City in 2019, Maguire endured a dramatic fall from grace — stripped of the captaincy, relegated to the bench, and relentlessly scrutinised by fans and the media alike. A failed move to West Ham United in 2023 seemed to signal the end of his Old Trafford chapter.Yet under Rúben Amorim’s guidance, Maguire has rewritten his story with resilience and quiet determination. His resurgence was on full display over the weekend, as Manchester United stunned Liverpool with a 2–1 victory at Anfield — sealed, fittingly, by Maguire’s dramatic last-minute winner. We delve into that monumental triumph for Amorim’s 'rejuvenated' side, review the midweek European action, and look ahead to another enticing round of Premier League fixtures. Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images

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