The center-back capped a brilliant return to form to be named the league's best player for November as voted for by fans and a panel of experts. Harry Maguire becomes the first defender to win the prize since Liverpool's Joel Matip in February last year.
Couldn’t have done it without my teammates, the staff and you fans. Your love and support don’t go unnoticed, I appreciate it.Harry Maguire clutching the award
There's much to admire about Harry Maguire's gritty resurgence. The 30-year-old was stripped of the club captaincy as manager Erik ten Hag made it plain he did not figure in first-team plans.
Reduced to a bit part and cruelly jeered by opposing fans during his rare appearances on the field, Harry Maguire remained stoic and has taken advantage of United's injury crisis to win his place back in the team.
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United have an opportunity to draw level on points, at least temporarily, with rivals Manchester City with a win against in-form Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Saturday. Harry Maguire will no doubt continue at the heart of Ten Hag's defense.
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