Hull City vs Man United: Why Fans Are Blaming Harry Maguire for 2-0 Defeat
- Manchester United suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to Hull City at the MKM Stadium on August 22 in their Premier League opener
- Harry Maguire was singled out after appearing to grab his own teammate Noussair Mazraoui during the build-up to Semi Ajayi's opening goal
- A clip of Maguire's error went viral on social media, drawing sharp criticism from United supporters online
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Harry Maguire found himself at the centre of Manchester United's struggles as they began their Premier League campaign with a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Hull City.
The defender was heavily criticised by supporters after appearing to make a costly mistake during Hull's opening goal at the MKM Stadium.
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The incident came in the 17th minute when Hull won a corner. United goalkeeper Senne Lammens produced a brilliant point-blank save, but Semi Ajayi reacted quickest to fire the rebound into the net.
Replays, however, showed Maguire appearing to mistake his own teammate, Noussair Mazraoui, for an opponent and hold him back as Ajayi moved into position.
That moment quickly became a talking point online, with supporters questioning the 33-year-old's decision-making.
Watch Maguire's costly mistake, as shared on X:
Fans criticise Harry Maguire
The footage spread rapidly across social media, prompting a wave of criticism from United fans. YEN.com.gh compiled some reactions from X:
@3setproblem wrote:
"Herh Maguire ei."
@PaulMendes99907 demanded:
"Sell him asap."
@E_Chinemerem was bemused:
"I don't understand Maguire at all."
@horlarbsblog lamented:
"Playing against us."
@nexT_x_Gen was even harsher:
"Maguire is such a clown."
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Hull punish Man Utd after Maguire blunder
The defeat carried an added twist for Maguire, who spent two seasons at Hull between 2015 and 2017.
His return to the MKM Stadium proved anything but memorable as United struggled to respond after falling behind.
Noble Mendy later doubled Hull's advantage, leaving Michael Carrick's side with no way back.
The result gives United plenty to ponder before their next league outing, when they travel to face newly promoted Ipswich United on August 30.
Maguire handed suspended prison sentences
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Manchester United defender Harry Maguire had received a 15-month suspended prison sentence following his legal case in Greece.
The England international was charged with attempted bribery and other offences after being arrested during a 2020 brawl in Mykonos.
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