'Sink or Swim': United's Maguire on scrutiny, captaincy and Amorim

AS Manchester United prepare to walk head into 2026 after a rather turbulent 2025, centre-back Harry Maguire has opened up about the "sink or swim" reality of life at the world’s most scrutinised club.

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In a deep-dive interview, Maguire speaks candidly about his six-year journey — a path marked by heavy responsibility, tactical shifts, and a hard-earned "redemption" that has defined his current campaign.

The Scrutiny of a Giant: "Sink or Swim”

Reflecting on his time at the club, Maguire notes that the intensity of the Premier League is magnified tenfold at Manchester United.

"You quickly realise things can turn real quickly when you're at this club," he admits.

"You obviously know it’s a big club, but you don’t understand how big the analysis and the scrutiny is on everything you do. Every tackle, every misplaced pass seems to be analysed. I've been really good at ignoring all that, whether it's good or bad.