HARRY Maguire and Andre Onana rescued Manchester United on Tuesday with big second-half moments in a 1-0 win over FC Copenhagen at Old Trafford.
Halftime jeers by fans turned to cheers for Maguire when the oft-maligned centre back headed home a cross from substitute Christian Eriksen in the 72nd minute.
Onana, another player under pressure in the early stage of this season, preserved the win with a penalty save off the last kick of the game, clawing away the shot of Jordan Larsson in the seventh minute of stoppage time.
“It was meant to be,” Maguire said. “We were meant to win the game — a magnificent save and a win dedicated to Sir Bobby and his family.”
It was his first goal since February 2022 and he looked emotional after planting his downward header into the net at the far post.
“I have been given an opportunity,” Maguire said, “and I want to help the team and get the club back to where it should be.”