Manchester United sealed a dramatic return to the Champions League with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford, capped by Kobbie Mainoo’s late winner just days after signing a new five-year deal.
United looked in control at half-time after Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko struck early, but Liverpool stormed back through Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo following defensive mistakes.
With the match swinging wildly in the closing stages, Luke Shaw’s cross was only partially cleared and Mainoo smashed home a first-time finish to restore United’s lead.
The win secured United’s first league double over Liverpool in nearly a decade and strengthened Michael Carrick’s case to take the manager’s role permanently after impressive results against England’s biggest clubs.
