January 5th 2025.
In the recent match between Manchester United and Liverpool, defender Harry Maguire had a golden opportunity to secure a win for his team in the dying moments of the game. However, to the disappointment of his teammates and fans, he missed the target and the ball flew over the crossbar.
Following the match, former Liverpool player Daniel Sturridge criticized Joshua Zirkzee for his pass to Maguire, which he felt was not up to the mark. Maguire, who was visibly upset after his missed chance, had been set up by Zirkzee's ball.
United's new signing Amad Diallo had earlier scored an equalizer for the team, making the second half of the match an intense and thrilling one. The game saw goals from both sides, with Lisandro Martinez, Cody Gakpo, and Mohamed Salah also finding the back of the net.
The draw meant that United climbed up to the 13th spot in the Premier League while Liverpool missed the chance to extend their lead at the top of the table. Despite a courageous performance from United, club legends Gary Neville and Roy Keane couldn't hide their disappointment at Maguire's missed opportunity.
In a post-match analysis on Sky Sports, Keane dismissed Sturridge's suggestion that Zirkzee's pass was partly to blame for Maguire's miss. He defended Zirkzee, saying that the young player's confidence might have been low after being substituted in the previous match. Sturridge, on the other hand, felt that Zirkzee should have given a better pass to Maguire.
Keane firmly placed the blame on Maguire, stating that as a Premier League and international player, he should have been able to score from such a close range. He also called out Maguire for not hitting the target and instead ballooning the ball over the crossbar. Despite Sturridge's criticism, Keane praised the spirit and togetherness shown by United's players in the game.
He further added that it would have been a remarkable victory if United had won the match in the end, but he was satisfied with the team's fighting spirit and the quality of play. Keane also gave credit to both teams for not playing defensively and putting up an entertaining and fair game. Overall, it was a well-fought match between two big clubs, and a draw seemed like a fair result.
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