Premier League – Cunha scores as Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2.

In another key match of the 35th round of the 2025/26 Premier League season, Manchester United, playing at Old Trafford, defeated Liverpool 3-2 thanks to goals from Cunha, Sheskov, and Kobe Menu.

Five minutes into the game, Manchester United created an attacking opportunity when Mbomo crossed from the right wing, and Sheshko's shot in front of the goal was blocked.

In the 6th minute, Mbourneau's corner kick was cleared by Liverpool defender Robertson. Cunha received the ball at the edge of the penalty area and took a long-range shot, which was blocked by an opposing player. Cunha then volleyed the ball into the net, helping Manchester United to a dream start of 1-0.

In the 14th minute, Bruno Fernandes passed the ball across the goal, and Sheshko's shot was saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Freddie Woodman. Then, Luke Shaw chipped the ball into the box, Bruno Fernandes headed it on, and Freddie Woodman's clearance hit Sheshko and bounced into the net, giving Manchester United a 2-0 lead over Liverpool.

In the 24th minute, Liverpool attempted a counter-attack. Gakpo, positioned at the edge of the penalty area, received a diagonal pass from McAlees and unleashed a long-range shot, but the ball went wide of the post. In the 28th minute, Gakpo passed diagonally to Wirtz, whose low shot also went wide.

In the 41st minute, Wirtz played a through ball to Hrafinberg, who took a long-range shot from outside the penalty area, but the angle was too straight and the ball was caught by Manchester United goalkeeper Lamens. In first-half stoppage time, Bruno Fernandes passed the ball to Mbomo, whose shot was blocked.

In the 47th minute of the second half, Diallo made a mistake while passing the ball, and Szoboszlai gained possession, sprinted into the penalty area, and fired a low shot into the net, helping Liverpool pull one back to 1-2. In the 53rd minute, Bruno Fernandes passed the ball across the field, and Mbomo stepped up to shoot, but the ball went wide of the goal.

In the 56th minute, Manchester United goalkeeper Lamenz made a mistake, and McAllister immediately organized an attack. Gakpo received a cross from Szoboszlai and slotted the ball into the empty net, helping Liverpool equalize at 2-2. In the 64th minute, Szoboszlai delivered a cross, and Van Dijk's header was saved by Lamenz.

In the 72nd minute, Bruno Fernandes took a free kick, and Casemiro headed the ball towards goal, but it was easily caught by Liverpool goalkeeper Freddie Woodman. In the 77th minute, Luke Shaw crossed the ball, and Diallo's header was cleared by McAllister. Kobe Menu then followed up with a long-range shot that found the back of the net, giving Manchester United a 3-2 lead.

In the 82nd minute, Liverpool attempted a counter-attack. Ngumoha received a long pass from Kelkes Milos, dribbled past the defender in the penalty area, and fired a shot that went wide of the goal. In the 84th minute, Ngumoha passed the ball across the box, and Gakpo received it at the edge of the penalty area before unleashing a long-range shot, but unfortunately, the ball was intercepted by Manchester United goalkeeper Lamenz.

Manchester United ultimately defeated Liverpool 3-2 at home.

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