Harry Maguire has said with the benefit of hindsight, he could have fouled Adama Traore to prevent Fulham from scoring their winning goal against Manchester United.
Maguire scored in the 89th minute to make it 1-1 against Fulham and nine minutes of injury time were added, which meant bodies were committed forward to find a winner.
The Old Trafford crowd urged United to complete a dramatic comeback win, but chasing a goal backfired when Traore broke forward and found Alex Iwobi at the other end.
Maguire had the opportunity to foul Traore and a cynical challenge would have likely prevented a defeat. ALSO READ: United player ratings as Garnacho good but Fernandes poor ALSO READ: Mainoo focusing on United amid England interest Maguire had already been booked earlier in the game and bringing Traore down would have seen him sent off, but it would have meant the points were shared.
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