Man United beat Liverpool 3-2 to secure Champions League qualification
Manchester United defeated Liverpool 3-2 in a thrilling Premier League match to secure qualification for next season's Champions League. Kobbie Mainoo scored the winning goal after Liverpool had come from two goals down to level the score. The victory strengthens Michael Carrick's position as United manager and marks United's first league double over Liverpool since 2015-16.
- ▪Kobbie Mainoo scored the winning goal in the 3-2 victory over Liverpool, earning Manchester United a place in next season's Champions League.
- ▪United took a 2-0 lead through Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko before Liverpool equalized with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo.
- ▪Third-placed United now hold a six-point lead over Liverpool, who are likely to still qualify for the Champions League with three games remaining.
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Sport|FootballMan United beat Liverpool 3-2 to secure Champions League qualificationKobbie Mainoo's late strike earns a thrilling victory after bitter rivals Liverpool had fought back from two goals down.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoManchester United's Kobbie Mainoo scores the football match's winner [Chris Radburn/Reuters]By AFPPublished On 3 May 20263 May 2026Manchester United secured Champions League football next season as Kobbie Mainoo’s strike earned a thrilling 3-2 victory over old rivals Liverpool.United were 2-0 up inside 15 minutes on Sunday through Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, but imploded after the break to allow Arne Slot’s men to level with goals from Dominik…
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