Police probe bomb threat at the home of captain Maguire
Harry Maguire’s house was swept by police yesterday after the Manchester United captain received a bomb threat.
The 29-year-old has been subject to widespread scrutiny and criticism during what has been a poor season for all connected to the Old Trafford giants.
United skipper Maguire has now had to report a bomb threat to police, leading to Cheshire Constabulary conducting a sweep of the home he shares with his fiance and two young children.
A spokesman for the England international said: "In the last 24 hours, Harry has received a serious threat to his family home. He has reported this to the police who are now looking into the matter.
"The safety of his family and those around him is obviously Harry's number one priority.
"He will continue to prepare for this weekend's fixture as normal and we will not be commenting in any further detail at this time."
United will travel to Arse
nal for tomorrow lunchtime’s kick-off.
It is unclear whether Cristiano Ronaldo will be involved for the Gunners clash but yesterday he took to social media to thank the Anfield crowd for their show of compassion following the death of his newborn son.
A fan-led minute's applause was held at Tuesday's game between Liverpool and United, which Ronaldo missed following his son's death.
"Me and my family will never forget this moment of respect and compassion," Ronaldo wrote on Instagram: "One world... One sport... One global family... Thanks, Anfield.”
Ronaldo added three handspraying emojis alongside a video of the Anfield crowd applauding in the seventh minute - the Portuguese star's number.
The 37-year-old, who has four older children, announced last October that he and his partner Georgina Rodriguez were expecting twins. Their baby girl survived. A statement from Ronaldo and Rodriguez on Monday said the death of their baby boy was "the greatest pain that any parents can feel".
"Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness," the statement added.