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'I thought Batshuayi was going to fall on me' - Maguire claims no intent after kicking out at Chelsea striker

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire says he did not intend to hurt Michy Batshuayi after he collided with the Chelsea forward during Monday night's Premier League match.

Maguire went tumbling over the touchline when Batshuayi challenged him to the ball and the Red Devils captain's outstretched boot caught the Belgian attacker in the groin.

The incident was reviewed by VAR but the England international was not punished and he would go on to find the net as his side won 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.

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And Maguire says he was not trying to hurt Batshuayi when he stuck his foot out but was merely trying to protect himself.