Manchester United 3-2 Liverpool
Updated
Manchester United won: Manchester United 3-2 Liverpool in the Premier League (Round 35) on Sun, 3 May 2026 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Manchester United goals: Matheus Cunha 6', Benjamin Sesko 14', Kobbie Mainoo 77'. Liverpool goals: Dominik Szoboszlai 47', Cody Gakpo 56'. Expected goals: 2.34-0.88. Possession: 37-63. Player of the match: Dominik Szoboszlai (8.7).
Match report
Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2
Manchester United edged Liverpool 3-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday 3 May in the Premier League.
Matheus Cunha put Manchester United ahead on 6' (1-0), Benjamin Sesko made it 2-0 on 14', Dominik Szoboszlai pulled one back for Liverpool on 47' (2-1), Cody Gakpo levelled for Liverpool on 56' (2-2) and Kobbie Mainoo restored Manchester United's lead on 77' (3-2).
Manchester United had 37% of the ball, shots were 18-13 (6-5 on target) and expected goals finished 2.34-0.88. Manchester United were the better side on chances, too.
Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 74,027. Referee: Darren England.
Match stats
| Manchester United | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 37 | 63 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.34 | 0.88 |
| Total shots | 18 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 30 | 21 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 287 (79%) | 541 (88%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 2 |
| Total shots | 18 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 7 |
Lineups
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens, Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Ayden Heaven, Luke Shaw, Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko
Liverpool (4-4-2): Freddie Woodman, Curtis Jones, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson, Jeremie Frimpong, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, Dominik Szoboszlai, Florian Wirtz
Key events
- 6' · Goal · Matheus Cunha (Manchester United)
- 14' · Goal · Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United)
- 46' · Substitution · Amad Diallo for Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United)
- 47' · Goal · Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool)
- 49' · Yellow card · Luke Shaw (Manchester United)
- 56' · Goal · Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)
- 59' · Substitution · Milos Kerkez for Andrew Robertson (Liverpool)
- 75' · Substitution · Rio Ngumoha for Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool)
- 75' · Substitution · Patrick Dorgu for Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United)
- 75' · Yellow card · Curtis Jones (Liverpool)
- 77' · Goal · Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United)
- 81' · Yellow card · Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
- 85' · Yellow card · Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)
- 87' · Substitution · Joshua Zirkzee for Matheus Cunha (Manchester United)
- 87' · Substitution · Federico Chiesa for Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool)
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Leny Yoro for Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
All-time head-to-head
66 league meetings since 1994: Manchester United 30, draws 16, Liverpool 20.
Questions
Who won Manchester United vs Liverpool?
Manchester United won, 3-2 (Premier League) on Sun, 3 May 2026.
When and where is Manchester United vs Liverpool?
Sun, 3 May 2026, 14:30 UTC at Old Trafford, Manchester, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester United and Liverpool?
In 66 league meetings since 1994: Manchester United 30 wins, 16 draws, Liverpool 20 wins (goals 86-91).