Maguire to Serve Additional One-Game Suspension Against Chelsea

Manchester United's defender Harry Maguire has been handed an additional one-match ban for misconduct, ruling him out of the upcoming trip to Chelsea. An independent regulatory commission imposed the ban on April 1, following Maguire's improper behavior towards the fourth official after his red card against Bournemouth on March 20. Maguire had been reacting to his dismissal for denying a goalscoring opportunity when he pushed forward Evanilson. The England international will now miss the match against Chelsea, in addition to serving a suspension for the red card, which caused him to miss the 2-1 defeat to Leeds. Maguire admitted to the offense and was fined £30,000. The FA's written reasons revealed that the fourth official claimed Maguire used insulting language as he left the field. Maguire denied insulting the official but admitted to saying something similar to 'it is a joke.' Manchester United will now be without Maguire and Lisandro Martinez, who was sent off for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair during the defeat to Leeds. Analysis suggests that United's center-back options are limited, with only Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven available as natural center-backs. Luke Shaw could be an alternative option, but the physical challenge of Joao Pedro may lead Carrick to consider other choices. The United boss faces a tough decision as he looks to bounce back from a first home defeat in charge.