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Harry Maguire: Man United star learns fate of appeal ahead of Chelsea clash
TL;DR
Harry Maguire will miss Manchester United's match against Chelsea due to the FA's decision on his appeal for a misconduct charge following his red card against AFC Bournemouth. The defender's absence is a significant setback for the team.
Harry Maguire: Man United star learns fate of appeal ahead of Chelsea clash
Manchester United will be without Harry Maguire for this weekendâs crunch clash against Chelsea in a major blow for the Red Devils, according to a new report.
The 33-year-old defender was sent-off in controversial fashion in a frantic end to the 2-2 draw with AFC Bournemouth last month.
But United had hoped he would be available for the trip to Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening after an appeal was launched to the FA to overturn the charge of misconduct he received in the aftermath of the red card.
Tweet: âEXCL: Harry Maguire getting a one-game ban as FA uphold charge of misconduct. Means Maguire misses Chelsea trip. #MUFC appealing Lisandro Martinez red card but sense is unlikely to be overturned. Could be a CB partnership at Chelsea combined age 39.â
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Q&A
What was the outcome of Harry Maguire's appeal to the FA?
Harry Maguire's appeal to the FA was unsuccessful, resulting in his suspension for the match against Chelsea.
Why was Harry Maguire sent off during the match against AFC Bournemouth?
Harry Maguire was sent off for a controversial incident in the frantic final moments of the 2-2 draw with AFC Bournemouth.
How will Harry Maguire's absence affect Manchester United's game against Chelsea?
Maguire's absence is a major blow for Manchester United, as he is a key defender and his lack of availability could impact the team's defensive strength against Chelsea.
