Manchester Matters
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Local
  • Tech
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Society
  • Home
  • Local
  • Tech
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Society
No Result
View All Result
Manchester Matters
No Result
View All Result
Home Sports

Evidence shows how Harry Maguire has excelled for Manchester United

November 16, 2020
in Sports
Evidence shows how Harry Maguire has excelled for Manchester United

It’s honest to say it has been an up-and-down season for Harry Maguire at Manchester United to date.

The centre-back scored in a 4-1 win over Newcastle United and put in sturdy shows to assist United maintain clear sheets towards Chelsea and RB Leipzig.

But there have additionally been poor performances within the 6-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur and the latest shock loss to Istanbul Basaksehir.

This inconsistency can be mirrored internationally in performances for England.

The 27-year-old endured a nightmare efficiency towards Denmar final month, being despatched off after simply half an hour, but additionally scored towards Eire final week to cap a strong show after being named England captain for the sport.

Video Loading

Video Unavailable

Click on to play
Faucet to play

The video will auto-play quickly8Cancel

Play now

Regardless of his hit-and-miss shows this season, although, there may be one space that Maguire has persistently excelled in.

New figures launched by the CIES Soccer Observatory present that the centre-back has gained 90 per cent of the aerial defensive duels he has competed on this season.

The info – taken from the 10 greatest European leagues – exhibits Maguire’s 27 profitable defensive aerial duels from 30 makes an attempt is the third-highest share in Europe.

Solely Chelsea’s Kurt Zouma and Atalanta’s Berat Djimsiti have a better share than the United star.

United entered the worldwide break by successful what was arguably their most essential match of the season at Everton on Saturday.

The under-pressure Reds got here from behind to beat the Toffees because of Bruno Fernandes’ double and Edinson Cavani’s first objective for United.

United have a two-week break with a lot of their stars heading off on worldwide obligation – we’ll be protecting tabs on how all of them carry out, and on preparations for his or her subsequent Premier League match towards West Brom.

For all the newest United information delivered straight to your inbox, signal as much as our day by day publication by submitting your e mail deal with within the sign-up field above, or click on right here – it is free and it solely takes a couple of seconds.

But each of these gamers have participated in fewer duels than Maguire, with Zouma successful 26 out of 27 and Djimisti victorious in 22 out of 23.

Maguire is in good firm on the listing, beating the likes of Raphael Varane and Yerry Mina.

It serves to underline what’s fairly frequent data – Maguire is superb at heading the ball.

Maguire’s United teammate, Scott McTominay, stated the centre-back serves as a motivator to be higher at attacking an aerial ball.

He advised United’s web site: “I used to be simply watching Harry and what number of first contacts within the field he will get.

“I used to be like, nicely, why can’t I do this? I’m the identical measurement as him. It’s just a bit mindset tweak that may actually make the distinction.”

ShareTweetShare

Related Posts

Manchester United have the chance to fix a major issue over the next week
Sports

Manchester United have the chance to fix a major issue over the next week

November 16, 2020
Bolton boss Evatt on 'huge boost' of £50m League One and Two rescue package
Sports

Evatt on Bolton vs Newcastle under 21s, injury news and improvements

November 16, 2020
Man City fans have Mahrez wish after incredible solo goal for Algeria
Sports

Man City fans have Mahrez wish after incredible solo goal for Algeria

November 16, 2020
Updates from Bolton boss Evatt ahead of Newcastle United under 21s clash
Sports

Updates from Bolton boss Evatt ahead of Newcastle United under 21s clash

November 16, 2020
Pick the Bolton team you want Ian Evatt to select vs Newcastle's under 21s
Sports

Pick the Bolton team you want Ian Evatt to select vs Newcastle's under 21s

November 16, 2020
Kevin De Bruyne showed what his future Man City role could look like
Sports

Kevin De Bruyne showed what his future Man City role could look like

November 16, 2020

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Popular News

A Christmas drive-in cinema with igloo viewing pods is heading to Manchester

A Christmas drive-in cinema with igloo viewing pods is heading to Manchester

October 6, 2020
Two new places where you can enjoy a glass of wine are opening soon in Swinton

Two new wine bars are opening soon in Swinton

September 8, 2020
Murder investigation launched after paramedics discover man's body

Murder investigation launched after paramedics discover man's body

August 7, 2020
Altrincham bar owner's fury at losing outside seating to construction site

Altrincham bar owner's fury at losing outside seating to construction site

September 25, 2020
Totally Gruesome brings dinosaurs, Dracula and more to Manchester this Halloween

Totally Gruesome brings dinosaurs, Dracula and more to Manchester this Halloween

October 13, 2020
Queen's Birthday Honours – those recognised in Greater Manchester

Queen's Birthday Honours – those recognised in Greater Manchester

October 9, 2020
  • Home
  • Local
  • Tech
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Society

Copyright © 2020 Manchester Matters

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Local
  • Tech
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Society

Copyright © 2020 Manchester Matters