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Daily Mirror
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Jacob Leeks

"Like a dying dog" - Harry Maguire told Erik ten Hag did him a favour with Man Utd axe

Under pressure Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has been told that Erik ten Hag made the right decision by dropping him for the win over Liverpool.

Maguire was left on the bench for the surprise win over the Reds, with Lisandro Martinez instead partnering Raphael Varane at centre-back. The duo formed a solid partnership, with Martinez in particular impressing as the hosts restricted Liverpool to five shots on target.

It means that England international appears to face a tough route back into Ten Hag's starting XI, having struggled for form over the past 12 months. His poor performances led to him being dropped when Liverpool visited Old Trafford earlier this week.

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