After a disappointing start to the season, Harry Maguire was under serious pressure to perform against West Ham on Sunday afternoon, with the England international replacing the injured Raphael Varane. Given that the Frenchman and Lisandro Martinez had formed a solid partnership, supporters were somewhat nervous about Maguire's return.
Maguire has struggled for form at Old Trafford for over a year, and had been limited to just six appearances prior to the 1-0 win over the Hammers at the weekend. The 29-year-old, who has been sidelined in recent weeks with an injury, has come under intense scrutiny from fans, former players and pundits in recent months, while others have leapt to his defence.
United secured an important victory over David Moyes' side on Sunday, with Marcus Rashford scoring his 100th goal for the club with a crucial winner in the second half. Erik ten Hag's men came under pressure throughout the clash, but stood strong until the end - and Maguire was part of that.
