Harry Maguire mocks Leeds United missing out on promotion to the Premier League

Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire appeared to be making a mockery of Leeds United missing out on promotion to the Premier League.

The Whites faced Southampton at Wembley on 26 May in the Championship play-off final.

But a first-half Adam Armstrong goal was the only one of the game as Saints returned to the top flight at the first time of asking at the expense of Leeds, beating them 1-0.

Maguire is from Sheffield and came through the ranks at Sheffield United – the Blades’ main rivals are Sheffield Wednesday, with Leeds United among those just below.

And the 31-year-old, fresh from winning an FA Cup winner’s medal with Manchester United, appeared to poke fun at Leeds with a cheeky Instagram story.

He posted a picture of Sky Sports’ coverage of the play-off final, with Southampton fans celebrating along with text on the screen that read: “Southampton promoted to Premier League”.

Maguire himself posted: “I hope everyone is having a fantastic Sunday 🔴❤️”

Harry Maguire shared an Instagram story poking fun at Leeds United@harrymaguire93, Instagram

Leeds finished third in the regular season in the Championship, beating Norwich City in the play-off semi-final, with Southampton fourth and beating West Brom in theirs.

Armstrong scored in the 24th minute with a cool finish, which was the only goal in a game with few clear-cut chances.

Dan James for Leeds came closest to restoring terms in the 84th minute with a blistering half volley that crashed under the bar.

But the Whites were unable to find an equalizer to miss out on promotion back to the Premier League at the expense of Southampton.

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