100% tackles, eight duels won… Man Utd star was Ruben Amorim’s MVP against Ipswich Town

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Ruben Amorim will be quietly pleased with his team after a strong showing against Ipswich Town.

Despite scoring twice, Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich Town offered little offence against Manchester United during Wednesday night’s game at Old Trafford.

United defeated Ipswich 3-2 in a dramatic clash which had it all from on-field conflict to goals and also a red card. It was a game fans of any club could have enjoyed – but for United supporters, it will have been pleasing with the win being pivotal.

United needed to beat Ipswich, with the Red Devils failing to win in three games prior. On a night when Rasmus Hojlund was awful for United in front of goal, it was the defence that stepped up to salvage the game and claim all three points.

Harry Maguire was a standout performer for United, scoring the winner in a closely contested tie.

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Maguire scored his second winning goal in four games for United against Ipswich. This goal follows Maguire scoring in the FA Cup against Leicester, with the defender’s importance under Amorim growing.

Maguire scoring was only the beginning of his top-class performance in which he dominated United-linked Liam Delap.

• 90 minutes
• 1 goal
• 3 shots
• 46/52 passes
• 70 touches
• 3 long balls
• 2 tackles (100%)
• 3 blocks
• 7 clearances
• 1 interception
• 14 defensive actions
• 5 recoveries
• 8/9 duels won

Maguire won every tackle he competed in, while almost having a perfect duel-winning record. The 31-year-old looked so comfortable and was part of the very solid back three who share zero blame for either goal conceded.

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Harry Maguire coming in clutch for Manchester United

When United handed Maguire his contract extension, eyebrows were raised – but now it looks like a genius move with the Englishman among United’s very best defenders.

Throughout the season, Maguire has been impressive both defensively and increasingly with his head from set-pieces.

Maguire has now scored three goals this season, with all three being either a winner or an equaliser – showcasing the importance of the central defenders.

Maguire will be here next season, but the aim for United will be to find a younger version to come in and do what Amorim loves Maguire for the long term.