More misery for Man Utd as Harry Maguire confirms huge injury blow after limping out of Aston Villa draw at half-time

The England international started alongside Jonny Evans in United's crunch Premier League fixture against Aston Villa on Sunday, however, his time on the pitch was cut short. Maguire had to be helped off the pitch at half-time and did not return for the second 45 minutes.

The 31-year-old has confirmed on social media that he is facing a lengthy spell out due to the injury. The news comes as a huge blow for a struggling Red Devils side who already have new signing Leny Yoro on the treatment table.

Maguire took to Instagram to share an update on his present condition as he wrote in his story: "Frustrated to pick up an injury at the weekend, will be a few weeks on the sideline for me but I'll come back stronger."

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On Tuesday, the INEOS group and the United top brass conducted an emergency meeting to discuss the club's series of poor performances and the future of manager Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford. United's next game will be after the international break against Brentford on October 19.