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SOCCER: Maguire sees red as Man United held to 2-2 draw at Bournemouth

Harry Maguire saw red after conceding a late penalty, as Bournemouth came from behind twice to secure a 2-2 draw against Manchester United at the Vitality Stadium. The result leaves United third in the Premier League, 15 points behind leaders Arsenal.

Philip O'Connor/Reuters

March 21, 2026

SOCCER: Maguire sees red as Man United held to 2-2 draw at Bournemouth

Manchester United's Harry Maguire reacts, Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Manchester United - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - March 20, 2026.

Hannah Mckay/Reuters

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire was shown a red card for conceding the penalty that led to Bournemouth grabbing a 2-2 Premier League draw at the Vitality Stadium on Friday, the home side twice coming from behind to secure a point.


United captain Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty to give his side the lead in the 61st minute and Ryan Christie equalised six minutes later, but the visitors took the lead again when James Hill headed the ball into his own net under pressure from Maguire from a corner.


Maguire went from hero to villain, however, pulling the shirt of Bournemouth striker Evanilson to concede a penalty and substitute Junior Krupi levelled from the spot in the 81st minute.


The visitors had to hang on through more than 10 minutes of stoppage time for a draw that left them third in the table on 55 points, 15 behind leaders Arsenal and six adrift of Manchester City. Bournemouth are 10th on 42 points.

-Philip O'Connor/Reuters

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