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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
Match StoryFull breakdown

Manchester United 3–2 Liverpool

Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 in a five-goal thriller at Old Trafford, a result that carries genuine weight in the context of a Premier League title race that is far from settled with three games remaining.

Key Takeaways
Result

Manchester United picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Manchester United end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionPremier League
First Goal
Matheus Cunha
6'
Matheus Cunha
Match Report
Manchester United 3-2 Liverpool: Old Trafford Delivers a Season-Defining Three Points
ESElena Santos

Manchester United 3-2 Liverpool: Old Trafford Delivers a Season-Defining Three Points

Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 in a five-goal thriller at Old Trafford, a result that carries genuine weight in the context of a Premier League title race that is far from settled with three games remaining.

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Key Events
  1. 6'
    Manchester UnitedMatheus CunhaMatheus Cunha
    Left foot shot
  2. 14'
    Manchester UnitedBenjamin SeskoBenjamin Sesko
    Right foot shot
  3. 46'
    Manchester UnitedAmad DialloAmad Diallo
    off: Benjamin Sesko
  4. 47'
    LiverpoolDominik SzoboszlaiDominik Szoboszlai
    Left foot shot
  5. 49'
    Manchester UnitedLuke ShawLuke Shaw
    Foul
  6. 56'
    LiverpoolCody GakpoCody Gakpo
    assist: Dominik Szoboszlai
  7. 59'
    LiverpoolMilos KerkezMilos Kerkez
    off: Andrew Robertson
  8. 75'
    LiverpoolCurtis JonesCurtis Jones
    Foul
  9. 75'
    Manchester UnitedPatrick DorguPatrick Dorgu
    off: Bryan Mbeumo
  10. 75'
    LiverpoolRio NgumohaRio Ngumoha
    off: Jeremie Frimpong
  11. 77'
    Manchester UnitedKobbie MainooKobbie Mainoo
    Right foot shot
  12. 81'
    Manchester UnitedBruno FernandesBruno Fernandes
    Foul
  13. 85'
    LiverpoolCody GakpoCody Gakpo
    Foul
  14. 87'
    LiverpoolFederico ChiesaFederico Chiesa
    off: Ibrahima Konaté
  15. 87'
    Manchester UnitedJoshua ZirkzeeJoshua Zirkzee
    off: Matheus Cunha
  16. 90+6'
    Manchester UnitedLeny YoroLeny Yoro
    off: Bruno Fernandes
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Manchester United 2.95 xGLiverpool 1.13 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Premier League standings.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Manchester United vs Liverpool?

The match finished 3-2 to Manchester United.

Who won Manchester United vs Liverpool?

Manchester United won the match 3-2.

When did Manchester United vs Liverpool take place?

The match took place on Sunday, 3 May 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

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.

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