Harry Maguire's Gruesome Injury in Premier League Match Against Everton

Harry Maguire suffered a gruesome facial injury just seconds into Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Everton, but the defender refused to come off after a heavy collision.

The 33-year-old kept his place in Michael Carrick’s starting XI after a strong display in last week’s 5-2 win over Ipswich, where he was heavily involved in Jacob Greaves’ controversial own goal. This time, his impact came in the most brutal fashion.

Barely a minute had been played at Hill Dickinson Stadium when Maguire went up for an aerial challenge with Everton striker Thierno Barry. The two clashed heads, and the impact floored the England international.

He hit the turf and stayed there.

Paramedics sprinted onto the pitch as players from both sides immediately signalled for help. Blood poured from the centre-back’s nose, stark against the grass, as team-mates formed a loose circle around him, braced for the possibility of an enforced early change.

For a moment, it looked like Carrick would have to rip up his game plan before it had even begun.

United’s medical staff worked quickly, plugging Maguire’s nose and managing to stem the flow. He had lost the aerial duel with Barry, but once the bleeding was under control, the defender pushed himself back to his feet.

He carried on.

Battered, bandaged and still on the pitch, Maguire’s night turned into a test of resolve as much as a Premier League fixture.