Eight days after celebrating a goal against Albania by cupping his ears, Manchester United captain Harry Maguire was sent off in their 4-1 defeat to Premier League strugglers Watford.
The 28-year-old's attempts to send a defiant message to his critics on that day at Wembley were labelled "embarrassing" by Roy Keane, who went on to slam Maguire's club performances as a "disgrace".
Well, things didn't exactly go to plan for the England international on Saturday afternoon. Just five minutes after picking up a yellow card for hauling down Ismaila Sarr, United's captain was sent for an early bath.
He dawdled on the ball in the 69th minute and as a result, Watford midfielder Tom Cleverley took advantage. Moments later, Maguire brought him down and referee Jon Moss had no other option but to send him off.
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United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer then proceeded to high-five Maguire as he made his way down the tunnel.
It was another day to forget for Solskjaer's men, who went 2-0 behind at half-time after goals from Joshua King and Ismaila Sarr.
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Donny van de Beek, a bright spark in the game after coming on as a second-half substitute, gave United hope with a close-range finish but they conceded twice in the final minutes as Joao Pedro and Emmanuel Bonaventure secured a 4-1 win.
The Reds now sit seventh in the Premier League, 12 points behind leaders Chelsea.
Thoughts on that United performance at Vicarage Road? Is it time for Solskjaer to go?
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