Kobbie Mainoo\u2019s second-half strike settled a chaotic contest as Manchester United completed their first Premier League double over Liverpool in a decade with a 3\u20132 victory.<\/p>\n
United raced into a 2\u20130 interval lead through summer signings Matheus Cunha and Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko. \u0160e\u0161ko ran the channels and looked fully settled, while Cunha combined grit and tidy possession to trouble the visitors. United\u2019s hold seemed comfortable at half-time, but two errant passes allowed Liverpool back into the match before the hour mark.<\/p>\n
Amad Diallo replaced the injured \u0160e\u0161ko at halftime, and he notched an assist with his first involvement of the match. However, instead of teeing up a red shirt, Amad\u2019s woeful infield pass was stolen by Dominik Szoboszlai, who ran through and scored. That moment shifted the game, and further miscontrol near the back saw Senne Lammens outfoxed by Alexis Mac Allister, allowing Cody Gakpo to equalize.<\/p>\n
Mainoo\u2019s composed finish then swung momentum again. “That\u2019s some way to celebrate your contract extension .” United held on to confirm their place in next season\u2019s Champions League.<\/p>\n
Player ratings (Man Utd):
\nGK: Senne Lammens\u20144.9: Looked like Lammens would be in for a quiet afternoon with Liverpool struggling to penetrate, but he instead allowed the visitors back into the game.
\nRB: Diogo Dalot\u20146.8: Liverpool struggled to contain Dalot\u2019s surges early on, with the right back functioning as a useful attacking outlet. There were far fewer forays once the visitors found a route back into the game.
\nCB: Harry Maguire\u20146.9: Undone by Szoboszlai for Liverpool\u2019s first goal, but that was the only notable negative sequence from Maguire.
\nCB: Ayden Heaven\u20146.8: There were moments of distinct confidence from Heaven, especially with the ball at his feet. The youngster couldn\u2019t be blamed for United\u2018s terrible start to the second half.
\nLB: Luke Shaw\u20147.4: An injury doubt heading into the game, Shaw started his 35th match of the Premier League season, earning a booking in the process. Shaw was steady enough up against the frantic Jeremie Frimpong, excluding the first 15 minutes of the second half.
\nDM: Casemiro\u20147.5: Missed a huge headed opportunity at 2\u20132, having been a little too eager to run up the score when the hosts held a comfortable lead. It\u2019s not exactly clear what happened to United\u2019s midfield after halftime.
\nDM: Kobbie Mainoo\u20148.0: Flow state in the opening period, and was ultimately the match-winner. However, there were concerns in the second half, with both of United\u2019s midfielders getting caught ahead of the ball, allowing Liverpool to wreak havoc on the counter.
\nRW: Bryan Mbeumo\u20147.6: His goal contribution drought continued, but there were positives to take from Mbeumo\u2019s performance. The forward\u2019s delivery was crisp, and his smart off-the-ball running often went unnoticed by teammates.
\nAM: Bruno Fernandes\u20147.9: The tips of Woodman\u2019s fingers denied Man Utd\u2019s captain his record-equaling 20th Premier League assist of the season. Fernandes\u2019 influence waned after halftime.
\nLW: Matheus Cunha\u20148.0: Kick-started an entertaining, quite bizarre soccer match with an early deflected effort. Cunha worked tirelessly and was a threat in the pockets during the first half.
\nST: Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko\u20147.3: Strong end to the season continued on Sunday, even if he didn\u2019t know much about his bundled finish, which surely should\u2019ve been ruled out for handball. Withdrawn at halftime with suspected injury.<\/p>\n
Subs: Amad Diallo (46\u2019 for \u0160e\u0161ko)\u20145.6, Patrick Dorgu (76\u2019 for Mbeumo)\u20146.2, Joshua Zirkzee (87\u2019 for Cunha)\u2014N\/A, Leny Yoro (90\u2019 for Fernandes)\u2014N\/A. Subs not used: Altay Bay\u0131nd\u0131r (GK), Noussair Mazraoui, Tyrell Malacia, Manuel Ugarte, Mason Mount.<\/p>\n
Match statistics (Man Utd vs Liverpool): Possession 38%\u201362%, xG 2.14\u20130.89, Total Shots 18\u201313, Shots on Target 6\u20135, Big Chances 3\u20131, Passing Accuracy 79%\u201388%, Fouls 12\u201311.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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