“I witnessed the leader that Manchester United desperately needs, and he must be in the starting lineup against Aston Villa.” This is according to Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney as he claims that underrated defender is only one that can lead the team out the desperate situation they are in and must start the match against Aston Villa.

Manchester United secured a 3-3 draw against Porto in an exciting Europa League match, but Harry Maguire’s late equalizer obscured numerous shortcomings in their performance.

Harry Maguire rescued a point for Manchester United in their Europa League match against Porto with a dramatic equalizer in injury time.

United started strong at Estadio do Dragao, taking a 2-0 lead with goals from Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund, but they faltered defensively and allowed Porto to equalize by halftime.

After Samu Omorodion scored his second goal shortly after the break and Bruno Fernandes was sent off, it seemed Erik ten Hag’s position was in jeopardy. However, Maguire, who came on as a substitute, made a crucial header to level the score late in the game.

This point was vital for United, who also drew with FC Twente in their first match of the new league phase, and now they prepare for an upcoming match against Fenerbahce in Istanbul.

Maguire’s late heroics not only spared United from embarrassment but may have also saved Ten Hag’s job, as the team had been struggling throughout the second half.

Despite their attacking efforts, United has only one win in their last ten European fixtures, which was secured by Andre Onana’s last-minute penalty save against FC Copenhagen.

Maguire’s character was evident as he made a significant impact after coming on, suggesting he should be a starter against Aston Villa.

Lisandro Martinez’s form has been concerning, with fans feeling his absence last season due to his leadership and balance in defense. He struggled against Porto, contributing to the defensive issues that allowed the hosts to score.

Similarly, Matthijs de Ligt, who has been struggling since joining from Bayern Munich, had a poor game in Portugal, with his positioning and defensive decisions leading to goals conceded.

United had previously shown interest in Jhon Duran, who has excelled at Aston Villa. Meanwhile, Rashford demonstrated improvement in his performance, scoring one goal and assisting another, showcasing signs of regaining his form.

Despite the noise from the away end at Porto, many fans faced travel chaos, with flight cancellations and delays adding frustration to their matchday experience. Nevertheless, those present made their voices heard in support of the team.