Man Utd 3-2 Liverpool LIVE – Mainoo winner gives United victory and secures Champions League qualification

“He’s been carrying a shin problem for some time, he got pushed and caught the bit that’s been causing him some problems.”

“If there was a touch then it should be disallowed, but I want to focus on how we conceded the second goal.”

“We weren’t able to control their strengths. They have a lot but two of them are definitely set pieces and counter attacks.”

Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai: “We concede from a set piece, you talk about counter attacks and that’s how the second goal happens, we have to focus more and look at the details.”

Mainoo on the Man Utd boss: “He’s played a huge part in it, all the confidence he gives all the players. You want to follow him and fight for him and die for him on the pitch.”

Mainoo: “I’ve not been among the goals too much lately.

”It’s such a special game and special occasion.

On his new contract: “I’m glad to be here and commit my future to the club.”

United hold on for the victory and secure their Champions League qualification, potentially landing Carrick the permanent manager’s job. They strengthen their grip on third place and celebrate a victory over their rivals.

The result will not do Slot any favours and will not relieve any of the pressure he is under. Liverpool did come out fighting in the second half, but ultimately it as not enough. They should still qualify for the Champions League with just one victory in their final three games.

United break forward and have the chance to seal it.

It comes to Dalot inside the area but he blasts over the bar.

Fernandes is withdrawn with just seconds remaining.

Yoro replaces him.

Five minutes of injury time have been added on.

The result could still change yet.

Dorgu drags an effort well wide of the post as we approach the final minutes.

It looks like United will hold on and take all three points.

Chiesa comes on for Konate.

A final roll of the dice from Slot.

Cunha makes way after an emphatic return from injury.

Zirkzee is on in his place.

Casemiro breaks forward with the ball and goes down when he feels contact from Gakpo behind.

The referee shows the Dutchman a yellow card.

Liverpool are once again searching for an equaliser as we approach the final stages.

Gakpo has opportunity to shoot but fires straight at Lammens.

The youngster has his first opportunity to show what he can do, as he cuts in onto his right foot from the left-hand side.

Ngumoha hits it well but it flies just wide of the goal.

Fernandes puts a nasty challenge in on Szoboszlai in the corner.

Despite his complaints, he receives a yellow card.

United take the lead again and it is Mainoo who fires them ahead.

A cross from Shaw is not fully cleared by Liverpool. It comes out to the edge of the box where Mainoo drills the bouncing ball into the bottom corner.

Dorgu returns for United following a spell out with injury.

He replaces Mbeumo.

Slot sends on Ngumoha for Frimpong.

This game could still go either way.

Jones pulls back Cunha to stop a United counter attack.

An easy decision for the referee who shows him a yellow card.

A United free-kick is delivered into the middle where Casemiro has loads of space.

The Brazilian heads at goal, but straight at Woodman who makes the stop.

Lammens makes a huge save from point-blank range to deny the visitors.

A really dangerous Liverpool free-kick causes chaos in the box. It is not clear who it comes off, but Lammens reacts brilliantly.

Wirtz crosses from the left-hand side and finds Frimpong at the back post.

It is an opportunity but he does not connect with the ball well and it goes out for a goal kick.