Premier League Regular Season - 35
Manchester United 3 - 2 FT Liverpool
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
6' M. Cunha
14' B. Sesko
HT
46' ↓ B. Sesko ↑A. Diallo
D. Szoboszlai 47'
49' L. Shaw
C. Gakpo (D. Szoboszlai) 56'
↓ A. Robertson ↑M. Kerkez 59'
C. Jones 75'
↓ J. Frimpong ↑R. Ngumoha 75'
75' ↓ B. Mbeumo ↑P. Dorgu
77' K. Mainoo
81' B. Fernandes
C. Gakpo 85'
87' ↓ M. Cunha ↑J. Zirkzee
↓ I. Konate ↑F. Chiesa 87'
90'+6 ↓ B. Fernandes ↑L. Yoro
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Manchester United
Goalkeepers
Senne Lammens 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Diogo Dalot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harry Maguire 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ayden Heaven 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Luke Shaw
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Casemiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kobbie Mainoo 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Bryan Mbeumo 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
8%
Pass Acc
Bruno Fernandes
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Matheus Cunha 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Benjamin Šeško
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Altay Bayındır 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tyrell Malacia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noussair Mazraoui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leny Yoro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrick Dorgu
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Manuel Ugarte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mason Mount
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amad Diallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua Zirkzee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Liverpool
Goalkeepers
Freddie Woodman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Curtis Jones 
MAGNET
107
Activity
107
Activity
99
Passes
8
Duels
Ibrahima Konaté 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
57%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Virgil van Dijk
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Andy Robertson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Midfielders
Ryan Gravenberch
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
61
Passes
8
Duels
Alexis Mac Allister
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
65
Passes
6
Duels
Jeremie Frimpong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Cody Gakpo 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Dominik Szoboszlai
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Florian Wirtz
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Ármin Pécsi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joe Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miloš Kerkez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Talla Ndiaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Trey Nyoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kieran Morrison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Chiesa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Ngumoha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Will Wright
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2025 | Liverpool | 1 - 2 | Manchester United | Premier League | Anfield |
| 01/05/2025 | Liverpool | 2 - 2 | Manchester United | Premier League | Anfield |
| 09/01/2024 | Manchester United | 0 - 3 | Liverpool | Premier League | Old Trafford |
| 08/03/2024 | Manchester United | 0 - 3 | Liverpool | Friendlies Clubs | Williams Brice Stadium |
| 04/07/2024 | Manchester United | 2 - 2 | Liverpool | Premier League | Old Trafford |
| 03/17/2024 | Manchester United | 4 - 3 (AET) | Liverpool | FA Cup | Old Trafford |
| 12/17/2023 | Liverpool | 0 - 0 | Manchester United | Premier League | Anfield |
| 03/05/2023 | Liverpool | 7 - 0 | Manchester United | Premier League | Anfield |
| 08/22/2022 | Manchester United | 2 - 1 | Liverpool | Premier League | Old Trafford |
| 07/12/2022 | Manchester United | 4 - 0 | Liverpool | Friendlies Clubs | Rajamangala National Stadium |
10/19/2025
01/05/2025
09/01/2024
08/03/2024
04/07/2024
03/17/2024
12/17/2023
03/05/2023
08/22/2022
07/12/2022
Manchester United Win
Liverpool Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 35 GD: +41
P: 34 GD: +37
P: 35 GD: +15
P: 35 GD: +12
P: 35 GD: +4
P: 35 GD: +3
P: 35 GD: +6
P: 35 GD: +7
P: 35 GD: +6
P: 35 GD: 0
P: 35 GD: -5
P: 35 GD: -9
P: 35 GD: -2
P: 35 GD: -5
P: 34 GD: -6
P: 35 GD: -2
P: 35 GD: -9
P: 35 GD: -19
P: 35 GD: -36
League Standings
P: 35 GD: +41
P: 35 GD: +40
P: 36 GD: +15
P: 36 GD: +12
P: 36 GD: +4
P: 36 GD: +4
P: 36 GD: +10
P: 36 GD: +3
P: 36 GD: +6
P: 36 GD: 0
P: 36 GD: -6
P: 36 GD: -9
P: 36 GD: -2
P: 35 GD: -6
P: 36 GD: -2
P: 35 GD: -5
P: 35 GD: -9
P: 35 GD: -19
P: 36 GD: -36
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Mainoo Magic Decides Old Trafford Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 91/100. Our verdict: an absolute blockbuster that cements Manchester United's grip on third place while leaving Liverpool reeling.
The First-Half Blitz
Old Trafford was absolutely rocking within minutes as this highly anticipated clash got underway. The sheer Intensity of the opening exchanges left the visitors completely exposed and scrambling for answers. M. Cunha drew first blood just six minutes in, capitalising on the early tactical chaos to send the Stretford End into raptures. Before the away section could even catch their collective breath, B. Sesko doubled the advantage with a clinical finish at the 14-minute mark. Manchester United were utterly ruthless in transition, perfectly content to sit back with just 38 percent possession while attacking with lethal precision. Every single counter-attack felt like a dagger to the heart of the opposition defence, setting a blistering tempo that defined the rest of this gripping first half.
The Mersey Revival
The Balance of this heavyweight contest flipped entirely on its head immediately after the interval. Liverpool came out of the dressing room firing on all cylinders, suddenly turning their 62 percent territorial dominance into actual, terrifying menace. D. Szoboszlai sparked the much-needed comeback with a brilliant, composed strike on 47 minutes. Suddenly, the momentum had entirely shifted in favour of the visitors. Less than ten minutes later, the Hungarian playmaker turned provider, sliding a perfectly weighted pass to set up C. Gakpo for the dramatic equaliser. The 2-2 scoreline perfectly reflected a fascinating battle of contrasting footballing philosophies: United's direct, lightning-fast transitions clashing head-on against Liverpool's methodical and sustained attacking pressure.
Mainoo's Late Masterpiece
With Champions League qualification firmly on the line and just four games remaining in the season, the Stakes could not have been higher for either side. This was a bona fide six-pointer. Enter K. Mainoo. The academy graduate delivered the fatal blow in the 77th minute, finishing off a sweeping sequence orchestrated by the magnificent Bruno Fernandes. The Portuguese maestro pulled the strings all afternoon, defying the relentless high press to secure the massive three points. This hard-fought 3-2 triumph moves United three points clear of their bitter rivals in the table. More importantly, it secures vital breathing room in the top-four race, leaving the Merseysiders to rue their missed opportunities in a truly breathless encounter.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A high-tempo clash of styles. United's lethal counter-attacks yielded 17 shots despite low possession, while Liverpool's relentless second-half pressure forced a chaotic, end-to-end spectacle.
What does this mean for Manchester United's season?
It is a massive step toward Champions League qualification. Sitting third with 61 points, this win provides a crucial three-point cushion over fourth-placed Liverpool.
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
Absolutely. The ferocious rivalry created an electric atmosphere, resulting in a breathless 30-shot match where both sides threw tactical caution entirely to the wind.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
The Ultimate Top-Four Showdown
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. Tied on points with Champions League qualification in the balance, this historic rivalry hits maximum intensity.
The Setup
Old Trafford provides the backdrop for a season-defining fixture. Manchester United and Liverpool are deadlocked on 58 points, sitting third and fourth in the table. An off-the-charts Stakes rating confirms what fans already know: this is a quintessential six-pointer. The Balance is on a knife-edge, with our numbers showing barely any daylight between these bitter rivals. United's recent run is patchy, but Liverpool arrive carrying a dangerous Form grade despite a slight late-season wobble. Expect fireworks with so many elite Stars taking the pitch.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will dictate this clash. Bruno Fernandes is the home side's creative heartbeat, boasting five assists in recent outings. He will look to outmaneuver Dominik Szoboszlai, who brings elite passing and tempo control for the visitors. Whoever dominates this central zone likely secures the crucial points.
Our Prediction
A tense, physical affair that opens up late. With so much on the line, both sides will initially prioritize defensive solidity, but United's slight home advantage and midfield tenacity should yield a narrow, hard-fought victory.