

Manchester United


Liverpool
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2.08
Expected Goals (xG)
0.89
-1.27
Prevented goals
-1.27
Passing by
279 (79%)
Accurate passes
515 (88%)
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31
G
Senne Lammens
5.9
d
Luke Shaw
26
d
Ayden Heaven
6.6
5
d
Harry Maguire
6.7
2
d
Diogo Dalot
6.7
M
Kobbie Mainoo
77′
18
M
Casemiro
7.2
M
Matthew Cunha
6′
M
Bruno Fernandes (C)
19
M
Bryan Mbeumo
6.9
F
Benjamin Šeško
14′
28
G
Freddie Woodman
6.5
26
d
Andy Robertson
6.3
4
d
Virgil van Dijk (C)
6.3
5
d
Ibrahima Konate
6.6
d
Curtis Jones
10
M
Alexis McAllister
6.9
38
M
Ryan Gravenberch
6.7
M
Cody Steele
56′
30
M
Jeremy Frimpong
5.9
7
F
Florian Wirtz
6.2
F
Dominik Szoboszlai
47′
Substitutes
41
G
Armin Pécs
2
d
Joe Gomez
d
Miloš Kerkez
75
d
Cut Ndiaye
42
M
Trey Nyoni
68
M
Kieran Morrison
F
Federico Chiesa
F
Ngumoha River
79
F
Will Wright

Premier League Ranking – Premier League
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (Play Offs)
- Relegation – Championship
Manchester United edged past Liverpool 3-2 in a thrilling Premier League game at Old Trafford, with a 77th-minute goal from Kobbie Mainoo proving decisive in a five-goal classic.
Manchester United and Liverpool put on an entertaining show on May 3, with both teams chasing crucial points in the title race. United finished third with 61 points from 34 games, while Liverpool took fourth place with 58 points. The visitors arrived in good form, winning their last three games, but United’s recent record of two wins and a draw suggested confidence at home.
The home team exploded out of the blocks to devastating effect. Matheus Cunha fired United in just six minutes, catching Liverpool’s defense off guard with a clinical finish. Cunha’s first goal set the tone for a dominant first period.
Liverpool struggled to settle and United capitalized ruthlessly. Benjamin Šeško doubled the lead in the 14th minute, firing a composed finish past the Liverpool keeper. Two goals in eight minutes left the visitors stunned and looking for answers.
The first half saw United in control with 38% possession but clinical finishing. Liverpool managed just three shots on target compared to United’s six. The home crowd sensed a possible defeat as the half wore on without any further goals.
However, Liverpool emerged with renewed purpose after the interval. Dominik Szoboszlai pulled one back in the 47th minute, giving the visitors hope and sparking a comeback attempt. The midfielder’s goal marked a shift in momentum.
Cody Gakpo equalized just nine minutes later, in the 56th minute, drawing Liverpool level at 2-2. Suddenly the game was in the balance as both teams pressed for a winner. Luke Shaw was booked in the 49th minute as United’s defense came under increasing pressure.
The decisive moment came in the 77th minute, when Kobbie Mainoo restored United’s lead with a crucial goal. Mainoo’s finish proved to be the match-winner, settling a thrilling contest. Mainoo’s performance earned him an 8.0, while Szoboszlai led all players with an 8.3.
United dominated the statistical battle despite Liverpool’s superior possession. The hosts registered a total of 17 shots with six on target, while Liverpool had 13 shots with five on target. United’s expected goals stood at 2.08 compared to Liverpool’s 0.89, reflecting their clinical finishing.
Bruno Fernandes orchestrated United’s midfield with six key passes and earned a late yellow card. Casemiro provided steel in defense with four tackles. Liverpool’s Szoboszlai created an assist next to his goal, almost dragging his team back from the brink.
The result takes United to 64 points with a game to play, strengthening their grip on third place. Liverpool remain on 58 points, facing a difficult final match. This win shows United’s ability to weather storms and finish games when it matters most.

