Harry Maguire left Manchester United fans in hysterics with a savage comment about Tom Heaton at Wembley on Sunday.
The England international was in fine form as United beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final, but it was his post-match comments that had supporters in stitches.
Maguire was asked about his former Leicester City teammate Heaton, who was in goal for Villa, and he responded with a hilarious quip.
“I thought he was going to save everything,” Maguire said. “I thought he was going to save the penalty, but he didn’t. He’s a great goalkeeper, but he didn’t save it.”
The comment was met with a huge roar of laughter from the United fans in attendance, and it quickly went viral on social media.
Maguire’s comment was a reminder of his close relationship with Heaton, who he played alongside at Leicester for two seasons.
The pair have remained close friends since then, and Maguire’s comment was a sign of the respect he has for his former teammate.
It was also a reminder of Maguire’s sense of humour, which has been on full display since he joined United in the summer of 2019.
The 27-year-old has quickly become a fan favourite at Old Trafford, and his comment about Heaton was just another example of why he is so popular with the United faithful.
Maguire’s comment was a light-hearted moment in an otherwise tense game, and it was a reminder of why he is such an important part of United’s team.
He may not have been able to save Heaton’s penalty, but Maguire’s comment certainly saved the day for United fans.