Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has hailed the impact of fullbacks Luke Shaw and Aaron Wan-Bissaka on their form surge.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side currently sit second in the Premier League, just three points behind leaders Manchester City, who still have a game in hand.

Maguire praised Shaw and Wan-Bissaka for their excellent attacking contributions in midweek, but is best pleased with the solidity they provide in defence.

“Obviously, Luke and Aaron have been excellent of late," Maguire told United Review. "They've really picked up their attacking game and started to fly forward and create chances which is really important for the team. We know how big an influence full-backs in the modern day have on the attacking side of the game, as well as the defensive side.

“First and foremost, they're defenders for us and I've got to say they've been brilliant on that side of things. They don't get beaten one-v-one which is really important, they're stopping crosses and they've been defending the back-post really well.

“As a back-four, we're working hard together. I have big demands on my full-backs, I am expecting them to fly forward but I also expect them to fly back as well.

“Luke has been great and Aaron was great at Arsenal last weekend and it's really important that they keep up this form to help the team."