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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Jacob Leeks

Gary Neville explains why Harry Maguire isn't at fault after error gifts Sevilla goal

Gary Neville sprung to the defence of Harry Maguire after the Manchester United captain's dreadful error gifted Sevilla the opening goal in Thursday's Europa League quarter-final.

Maguire was handed his second successive start for the Red Devils with boss Erik ten Hag facing an injury crisis in defence. But just eight minutes in Sevilla had taken the lead, with Maguire robbed in possession on the edge of his own penalty area.

The United centre-back passed the ball back to David de Gea from out wide before moving into the centre of the pitch and calling for a return pass. The Spaniard obliged but Maguire was immediately closed down by three Sevilla attackers, with Erik Lamela nicking the ball away.

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