Kobbie Mainoo's Late Goal Secures Thrilling Victory for Manchester United Against Liverpool

In a thrilling Premier League match, Manchester United triumphed over Liverpool with a late goal from Kobbie Mainoo, securing a 3-2 victory at Old Trafford. The match saw an early lead for United, followed by a strong comeback from Liverpool, leveling the score before Mainoo's decisive strike. This victory not only solidifies United's position in the UEFA Champions League but also highlights the impact of interim coach Michael Carrick. Mainoo expressed pride in the team's performance and the special nature of the fixture. Read on for a detailed recap of this exciting encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 4, 2026, 02:10 IST

Manchester United Triumphs in a Nail-Biting Encounter

Manchester [UK], May 3: A stunning goal from Kobbie Mainoo in the 77th minute propelled Manchester United to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford during their Premier League clash on Sunday.

Currently positioned third in the league, Manchester United has secured its place in the UEFA Champions League, while Liverpool remains in fourth, facing challenges ahead.

The match kicked off with an early advantage for United, as Matheus Cunha scored in the sixth minute, capitalizing on a deflection off Alexis Mac Allister that left goalkeeper Freddie Woodman with no chance.

Benjamin Sesko extended the lead to two goals in the 14th minute, converting a chance after Bruno Fernandes' cross was mishandled by Woodman.

However, Liverpool responded strongly in the second half, with Dominik Szoboszlai equalizing in the 47th minute, followed by Cody Gakpo leveling the score in the 56th minute.

Mainoo's decisive moment came when he seized the ball at the edge of the box and unleashed a powerful shot past Woodman, sealing the win for United.

In a post-match interview with Sky Sports, Mainoo praised interim head coach Michael Carrick for his influence and expressed pride in the team's performance. He stated, "To turn it around the way we have done, it is a credit to the players and the manager. We are just looking forward and still need to finish the season strong. We want to just keep on winning and winning."

He also highlighted Carrick's ability to instill confidence in the players, saying, "You want to follow him and fight for him. That is what we showed today."

Reflecting on his goal, Mainoo remarked, "I have not been around the goals too much, but happy to be around it in this game, such a special occasion and special fixture."