Manchester United faced Liverpool on May 3, 2026, at Old Trafford in a crucial Premier League clash. 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’s goal in the 47th minute.
Cody Gakpo equalized for Liverpool shortly after Szoboszlai’s strike, finding the net in the 56th minute. Mainoo’s decisive strike came in the 77th minute, sending Old Trafford into raptures.
This victory marked Manchester United’s first season sweep over Liverpool in a decade. With this win, Manchester United climbed to third place with 64 points from 35 matches.
Liverpool remains in fourth place with 58 points, level with Aston Villa. Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital before the match after feeling unwell but was conscious during precautionary checks.
Carrick commented, “We’re in good shape really.” Ferguson managed Manchester United from 1986 until 2013, winning 38 trophies during his tenure.
