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Manchester United's Harry Maguire talks win over Lyon, looks ahead to Premier League Summer Series
The Premier League Summer Series is returning to the United States in 2025, with the second edition of the pre-season tournament bringing world-class soccer and a Premier League matchday experience to three iconic locations from July 26 to August 3.World Sport's Patrick Snell caught up with Harry Maguire who began by reflecting on that momentous goal against Lyon and looked ahead to bringing smiles stateside.
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