Manchester United captain Harry Maguire believes the team would have enjoyed a different season if fans were in stadiums.

The Red Devils and other teams around Europe had to endure virtually an entire season without supporters in stadiums, after playing part of last season in similar conditions.

United have two more Premier League games remaining, and 10,000 fans will be at Old Trafford as they take on Fulham on Tuesday.

"There have been games where we've needed them," Maguire told the club's website.

"We've drawn 0-0 far too many times this season.

"Would the fans have given us that boost, that little bit of energy, that spark to change the momentum and to go and get a winner? You don't know. But we can't wait to get them back.

"We've done our best over a period, but fans make football and the atmosphere they create, you can't create it yourself. So to get them back in this stadium, even if it's a small minority, is better than nothing."

"You only have to look at the statistics to see that," said Maguire regarding United having a better away record compared to their home form.

"The energy a full Old Trafford gives the boys, and the intimidation that they give the opposition team, is going to make a difference, for sure. You still feel at home when you play at Old Trafford, but it's not the same.

"The fans can definitely help swing the momentum in games. It only takes a corner, a set-play, and the fans get right behind you and the momentum swings."