Harry Maguire makes 'amazing' Alejandro Garnacho prediction and sets Man United youngster challenge

Captain Harry Maguire lauded youngster Alejandro Garnacho after his heroics helped Manchester United beat West Ham United 3-1 in the fifth round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.

After falling behind to Said Benrahma's controversial opener just nine minutes into the second half, United produced a late rally to come from behind and extend their unbeaten run at home to 19 matches in all competitions. Hammers defender Nayef Aguerd netted an unfortunate own-goal with just 13 minutes left on the clock and that looked as though it would be enough to send the contest to extra time.

However, Garnacho produced a moment of magic in the final minute of normal time, curling a brilliant right-footed effort into the far corner beyond goalkeeper Alphonse Areola to put United 2-1 up. There was still time for a third goal, though, and Fred made sure of the victory once and for all deep into stoppage time.

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Although it was Fred, who had earlier stepped off the bench, that had the final say to put the result beyond doubt, it was Garnacho's moment of brilliance that effectively secured United's route to the last-eight and set up a tie with Fulham in M16 later this month. The Argentine was a constant threat during the second half and Maguire, who returned to the side and partnered Victor Lindelof in the heart of the defence, waxed lyrical about his potential.

Asked how good Garnacho is, Maguire, speaking to ITV Sport, said: "Very good. He is a young boy with amazing talent, so he has got the world at his feet.

"If he works hard, pushes every day and trains hard like he is doing at the moment, he will have a big future."

United, possibly still on cloud nine after