Michael Owen savages Harry Maguire over his display against the Saints

Former Manchester United star Michael Owen slams Harry Maguire's lack of pace as his real problem after the club captain was tormented by Southampton striker Armando Broja during Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. 

Maguire has struggled badly since returning from his exploits at Euro 2020, where he helped England reach their first final of a major tournament since 1966. 

The 28-year-old, who joined The Red Devils for £80million back in 2019, has come under intense pressure all season for his performances.

The Saints were incredibly bright at Old Trafford, with on-loan Chelsea striker Armand Broja continuing to make a serious impression.

He gave Maguire a torrid time as Southampton fought back from Jadon Sancho's early goal to take a point against Ralf Rangnick's men.

It was however Broja's strike partner Che Adams who caught Maguire in no mans land for his equaliser.

‘I did fear for him and that was quite embarrassing,’ former United striker Owen said of the incident, speaking to Premier League Productions.

‘He’s got no pace at the best of times but he was outwitted there (by Broja). Then you’re thinking don’t try to redeem your mistake, he just got away with it and I don’t think it was a penalty.

‘But you are fearful when he’s running towards him man you think are you going to try to do something stupid but he just gets away with it.

‘His lack of pace is a real problem. We’ve said it before, we’ll say it again. The goal, he could have been squeezing up but he’s petrified of that space in behind.’

The centre-back also faced fierce criticism for his defending against Burnley in midweek, when he allowed Wout Weghorst to turn away and set Jay Rodriguez up for the equaliser.

Maguire will need to improve his current form if