Man United 3-2 Liverpool, English Premier League 2025-26: Mainoo Strike Clinches Thrilling Win For Red Devils

Manchester United clinched a thrilling 3-2 win over Liverpool in an English Premier League 2025-26 Matchday 34 fixture at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Red Devils made a stunning start to the match, going two goals up after early strikes from Matheus Cunha (6') and Benjamin Sesko (14'). Liverpool fought back in the second half, with Dominik Szoboszlai pulling one back, two minutes after the restart. A mistake at the back by Senne Lammens allowed Cody Gakpo to level proceedings in the 56th minute. However, a stunning strike from Kobbie Mainoo in the 77th minute clinched victory for Man United, sealing their place in the UEFA Champions League next season.

Updated on: 3 May 2026 10:24 pm

Published at: 3 May 2026 10:24 pm

Man United vs Liverpool English Premier League-Kobbie Mainoo

Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Liverpool players react after Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo scored his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo, left, scores his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester United's Casemiro, centre, heads the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Man United vs Liverpool English Premier League-Dominik Szoboszlai

Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai, left, challenges for the ball with Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai, right, scores his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Liverpool's Cody Gakpo celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Man United vs Liverpool English Premier League-Matheus Cunha

Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko, centre, celebrates with Manchester United's Matheus Cunha after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester United's Matheus Cunha celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester United fans cheer during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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A soccer fan poses for a photo ahead of the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Liverpool in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson