Manchester United vs Liverpool
Old Trafford
D. England
2025/2026
Match Report
Old Trafford erupted as Manchester United edged out Liverpool 3-2 in a pulsating Premier League thriller, with Kobbie Mainoo's powerful 77th-minute strike proving the decisive moment in a five-goal rollercoaster.
United flew out of the blocks with Matheus Cunha (6') and Benjamin Sesko (14') giving the hosts a commanding lead. Liverpool roared back after the break through Dominik Szoboszlai (47'), who intercepted a loose Amad Diallo back-pass and drove 60 yards before finishing coolly, then Cody Gakpo (56') capitalised on a goalkeeping error to level. A VAR check over a potential handball on Sesko's opener added extra drama, but the goal stood.
Mainoo had the final say, restoring United's lead with a hard, low finish from the edge of the box. The win puts Manchester United six points clear of fourth-place Liverpool, securing Champions League football next season, while Arne Slot's side face mounting questions after a 19th league defeat.
Match Events
6'
14'
47'
49'
L. Shaw(Tripping)
56'
59'
75'
C. Jones(Holding)
75'
77'
81'
B. Fernandes(Tripping)
85'
C. Gakpo(Holding)
87'
90+6'
6'
14'
47'
(Tripping)L. Shaw
49'
56'
59'
75'
C. Jones(Holding)
75'
77'
(Tripping)B. Fernandes
81'
85'
C. Gakpo(Holding)
87'
90+6'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Manchester United | 18 | 11 | 7 | +15 | 65 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 17 | 8 | 12 | +10 | 59 |
Statistics
38%Possession62%
18Shots13
6Shots on Target5
3Corners2
12Fouls11
3Offsides3
2Yellow Cards2
354Passes586
3Saves3
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
35
Manchester United wins
18
Draws
26
Liverpool wins
Goals: 102 - 114
