Abuja: Manchester United on Sunday produced a superlative performance to defeat Liverpool 3-2 in one of the English Premier League fixtures for the day, and secured a Champions League spot for next season.
Manchester United’s midfielder Kobie Mainoo scored the winner in the 77th minute of the dramatic clash in Old Trafford on Sunday.
United had taken an early lead through Cunha’s sixth-minute strike. Michael Carrick’s men double the lead in the 14th minute through Benjamin Sesko’s strike.
Liverpool came out stronger in the second half, scoring twice in the 47th and 56th minutes through Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo.
However, Kobbie Mainoo’s strike in the 77th minute ultimately decided the match, handing all three points to his team.
The win moved United to 64 points with three games left, confirming their return to the Champions League after two years.
Fourth-placed Liverpool is still fighting for a Champions League spot.
With 58 points, Arne Slot’s men are level on points with fifth-placed Aston Villa, who have a game in hand.
