Overview
- Manchester United secured a return to the UEFA Champions League with a 3-2 victory over Liverpool on Sunday at Old Trafford, locking in a top‑five finish with three games to play.
- United surged 2-0 ahead through early goals from Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, with Sesko’s effort allowed to stand after a VAR check for handball.
- Liverpool leveled after halftime through Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo, the equaliser arriving when goalkeeper Senne Lammens passed straight to Alexis Mac Allister in his own third.
- Kobbie Mainoo, who signed a new long-term contract days earlier, hit the 77th‑minute winner as teammates praised Carrick for restoring belief and clarity.
- Carrick said the role feels natural and is widely reported as the frontrunner for the permanent post, with INEOS now set to weigh his candidacy and map summer recruitment with Champions League revenue in view.