Harry Maguire came off the bench to secure a dramatic 3-3 draw for Manchester United in their UEFA Europa League match against Porto, despite being down to 10 men.
Erik ten Hag’s side had initially taken a commanding 2-0 lead through goals from Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Højlund.
However, defensive lapses allowed Porto to get back into the game, with Pepe and Samu Omorodion scoring to level things before halftime.
A week ago, Bruno had never been sent off in his Manchester United career.
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United’s problems deepened when Bruno Fernandes received a second yellow card, leaving them a man down.
Porto capitalized on the situation, with Omorodion adding his second goal, giving Porto a 3-2 lead. But in the dying moments of the match, substitute Maguire headed in a Christian Eriksen corner in the 91st minute to salvage a point for United.
This result offered some relief after United’s heavy 3-0 defeat to Tottenham, though it still leaves concerns about their defense and discipline.
🚨🚨| Since Erik ten Hag joined the club in 2022, no Premier League club have conceded 3 or more goals in a match more times in all competitions than Manchester United (24)… 🫣🔴
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