Sunday Express

Maguire: Players must

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HARRY MAGUIRE has admitted that Manchester United are letting their fans down. The captain issued a passionate rallying call ahead of tomorrow’s FA Cup clash with Aston Villa, telling his fellow players they must carry the can for the Old Trafford crisis.

Maguire revealed he has held crisis talks with interim boss Ralf Rangnick and his underperfo­rming team-mates.

He is adamant the buck stops with the squad Rangnick inherited from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last month.

Maguire said: “The most important thing for us is the fans.we are letting them down.

“The support at Old Trafford and at away games is still unbelievab­le.

“United have a history of coming out fighting and that’s exactly what we will do.we have to!

“This team finished second last year and we now have a bigger and better squad so we have to show the right attitude.

“We’ve got big players in the team, leaders. I’m sick of repeating myself but it can’t continue like this.

“We need to go on a proper run, starting Monday.

“I’m the captain and leader in the dressing room. I’ve had private conversati­ons with the players and the management – and they will remain private.

“But make no mistake about it, I’m here for the fight and I know my team-mates are.

“I expect them to be and if they’re not then there’s something wrong.”

Vitriol rained down on the players in the aftermath of Monday’s home defeat by Wolves and Maguire admits it was justified. He added: “I’ve

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