Harry Maguire issues response after bomb threat levelled at Man Utd captain

Harry Maguire has reportedly told friends he will not be forced out of Manchester United after a bomb threat forced his home to be evacuated.

The England international had police and sniffer dogs turn up to his home after the email threat, which came in the aftermath of United's 4-0 Premier League defeat at Liverpool. Extensive searches were carried out on the property, where Maguire lives with his partner and their two daughters.

"The safety of his family and those around him is obviously Harry's number one priority," a spokesman for Maguire said at the time. "He will continue to prepare for this weekend's fixture as normal and we will not be commenting in any further detail at this time."

Now, according to The Sun, Maguire has confided in friends that he will not let the actions of one "cowardly fan" force him out. "If that proves to be the case [that a fan was responsible], they are an utter disgrace to the name of this proud football club," a source told the publication.

Maguire was spotted arriving at Man United training on Thursday as the Red Devils prepare for their weekend trip to Arsenal. Ralf Rangnick's side sit three points behind their fifth-placed opponents, having played a game more.

Arsenal pulled clear of United by beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night. However, they lost the reverse fixture at Old Trafford back in December with Cristiano Ronaldo's second-half penalty settling a 3-2 win for the Red Devils.

As United fell to another heavy defeat against Liverpool, pundit Graeme Souness laid bare Maguire's strengths and limitations. The £80m defender was also involved in the home game against the Reds when Mohamed Salah's hat-trick gave the visitors a 5-0 win.

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