Man united vs liverpool

By Rohan Mehta / 04.05.2026

Manchester United faced Liverpool on May 3, 2026, at Old Trafford. Kobbie Mainoo scored the winning goal in the final minutes, securing a dramatic victory for Manchester United.

Matheus Cunha opened the scoring in the sixth minute. Benjamin Sesko added a second goal eight minutes later. Liverpool responded with Dominik Szoboszlai scoring in the 47th minute, followed by Cody Gakpo’s equalizer in the 56th minute.

Mainoo’s decisive goal came in the 77th minute, sending Old Trafford into raptures. This victory marked the first time Manchester United beat Liverpool home and away in a Premier League season in a decade.

Manchester United climbed to third place with 64 points from 35 matches. Liverpool sits fourth with 58 points, level with Aston Villa.

Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital before the match after feeling unwell. Ferguson managed Manchester United from 1986 until 2013, winning 38 trophies.

Carrick commented on the team’s performance, stating, “We’re in good shape really.” Ferguson was conscious and undergoing precautionary checks before being taken away.

Mainoo struck from the edge of the box to seal the win. Observers noted that this match showcased both teams’ resilience and competitive spirit.