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

Matheus Cunha opened the scoring for United in the sixth minute. Benjamin Sesko doubled their lead just eight minutes later. Liverpool responded with Dominik Szoboszlai scoring in the 47th minute, followed by Cody Gakpo equalizing in the 56th minute.

Mainoo’s decisive strike 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.

Following this match, Manchester United climbed to third place with 64 points from 35 matches. Liverpool is currently in fourth place 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 and won 38 trophies during his tenure. He was conscious and undergoing precautionary checks before being taken away.

Carrick commented on the team’s performance saying, “We’re in good shape really.” The players’ resilience was evident throughout the match.