Manchester United defender Harry Maguire reflected on his memorable Manchester Derby moments, the pain of derby defeats, and what it takes to compete with Manchester City. Speaking in an interview shared by JioStar, Manchester United defender Harry Maguire recalled leading the team out for his very first Manchester Derby at the Etihad Stadium: The spotlight turns to Old Trafford on September 13 as Manchester United and Manchester City face off in another blockbuster Manchester Derby, with one of English football’s fiercest rivalries set to take centre stage.
That’s football, I think that’s why it’s so exciting that you can score or turn a game on its head in moments. There’s no better way than winning in the last minute. On playing the full game in Michael Carrick ‘s first game despite medical advice:
“To be 1-0 down and then to turn it around, and have Amad score that late winner, it was a great feeling for us during the game but also after the game as well with our fans.
At that moment and at that time, I think Man City were probably the team to beat, so to go there and do it over your rivals was a big win. “It’s right up there with losing against Liverpool, both big rivalries. It’s disappointing to lose any game of football, but when you lose at home, especially at Old Trafford in front of your fans to your rivals, it hurts for a while. You just want the next game to come and get the win and get back on track. “I had been out injured for quite a while, and as the game approached, there was a lot of debate about whether I should start or not. But once I got on the pitch, I didn’t want to come off. As the game went on, I ended up playing the full match. The adrenaline and the desire to help the team took over. I just couldn’t see myself walking off when the team needed me out there. “We know they’re a top team and have dominated English football over the last nine years now. But we know that we’ve got a great squad, great depth, that we can compete with anybody.
Because we knew what it meant for the fans, “Captaining and leading the boys out for my first Manchester derby in 2019 and getting the win away from home is a special feeling. The medical team recommended that I play a maximum of 60 minutes. Catch the ‘Manchester Derby’ between Manchester United and Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday, September 13, 9 PM onwards, LIVE on JioHotstar and Star Sport
