Harry Maguire's Gruesome Injury in Manchester United vs Everton Match

Harry Maguire suffered a gruesome facial injury seconds after kick-off in Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Everton, but the defender refused to come off after receiving on-pitch treatment.

The 33-year-old retained his place in the starting XI after a standout display in United’s 5-2 win over Ipswich last week, where he played a central role in Jacob Greaves’ controversial own goal. Any hopes of easing into this one vanished almost immediately.

Barely a minute had gone when Maguire thundered into an aerial duel with Everton striker Thierno Barry. The two clashed heads, and the England international crashed to the turf at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The reaction was instant. Paramedics sprinted onto the pitch as Maguire lay on the ground following the sickening collision. Blood streamed from the centre-back’s nose almost as soon as he landed, leaving a worrying scene for team-mates and staff.

United players quickly surrounded their defender, with some glancing anxiously towards the bench, clearly aware manager Michael Carrick might be forced into an early reshuffle. For a moment, it looked like his afternoon was over before it had even started.

United’s medical team worked rapidly, plugging Maguire’s nose and managing to stem the heavy flow of blood. He had lost the aerial challenge with Barry, but once back on his feet, he chose to play on.

Battered, bloodied, but still on the pitch — Maguire turned a nightmare start into another test of his growing resilience under Carrick.