SportSignals

Manchester United vs Liverpool

Premier LeagueFull time · 3 May 2026
Manchester United

Manchester United

Won · xG 2.95WWDWWLast 5
Full time
3 — 2
90+4'
⚽ Matheus Cunha 6' · ⚽ Benjamin Sesko 14' · ⚽ Dominik Szoboszlai 47' · ⚽ Cody Gakpo 56' · ⚽ Kobbie Mainoo 77'

Liverpool

Lost · xG 1.13DLDLWLast 5
Liverpool
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ Manchester United · last goal · 77'
39
61
Manchester United · 2.95 xG1.13 xG · Liverpool

Post-match recap

AI-written

Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 at Old Trafford in a Premier League match where our model backed the home win at 42 percent probability, a pick that landed. United had won their last outing before this fixture, while Liverpool arrived on the back of a defeat. The two sides had met once recently with United taking that contest. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Manchester United's victory moved them to 3 points clear in the table, consolidating 3rd place. Liverpool dropped further back to 4th, their form deteriorating with consecutive defeats. The result marked a significant swing; United's winning momentum continued while Liverpool's inconsistency deepened. Our model flagged the attacking vulnerability in Liverpool's recent performances.

Manchester United form

Manchester United won 3-2 at home, extending their unbeaten run to 5 matches with 4 victories. The hosts scored 3 goals and conceded 2 in an open contest. Their recent form showed 1 win in the last 5 games before this fixture, though they had won their previous 3 matches consecutively. The result kept them in 3rd position.

Liverpool form

Liverpool suffered a 2-3 defeat away from home, their second loss in their last 5 games. They conceded 3 goals and managed none in response. The visitors' recent record included 1 loss in their last 5 outings, with 0 clean sheets across that span. The result left them in 4th position.