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The Manchester United defender’s equaliser against the Blades was history-setting for this goal-laden Premier League campaign.
Harry Maguire’s glancing header from Alejandro Garnacho’s cross just before half-time set a new Premier League record.
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The Red Devils had fallen behind after Andre Onana’s pass to Diogo Dalot was intercepted by Jayden Bogle, who finished with aplomb to put the Blades 1-0 up after 35 minutes.
Maguire would level for Erik ten Hag’s men just before the interlude, sending the home side 1-1 up at the break. However, the visitors stunned the Manchester giants five minutes after the break, with Ben Brereton Diaz firing home from close range to put Chris Wilder's men 2-1 ahead.
Ten Hag’s men ultimately ran out 4-2 winners courtesy of an inspired Bruno Fernandes display of top-notch execution, as the Portugal international levelled with a 61st-minute penalty, scored a left-footed stunner from distance to put the hosts 3-2 ahead and expertly assisted Rasmus Hojlund moments after his 81st-minute cracker.
Why was Harry Maguire’s goal history-setting?
Maguire’s goal was the 1085th in this Premier League season, eclipsing the 1084 netted in the 2022-23 campaign. Thus, the 2023-24 season became the highest-scoring year in a 20-team topflight campaign, with the count on Wednesday night reading 1092 goals with 45 matches remaining.
That tally from 335 matches means this term has had 3.26 goals per match, a significantly higher average than previous campaigns.
According to the Premier League, increased added time, attacking football, and improved finishing have been significant in this season's goal-laden year.
What comes next for Manchester United?
The Red Devils host Burnley at Old Trafford on April 27, keen to hold on to sixth spot in the Premier League.
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