Manchester United fans shared a powerful verdict on Kobbie Mainoo after what they saw in the Premier League encounter against Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
The Red Devils won three of their last five matches under Michael Carrick ahead of welcoming the defending Premier League champions to the Theatre of Dreams.
Michael Carrick’s men defeated Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge last month before Manchester United beat Brentford 2-1 at Old Trafford in the Premier League.
The Red Devils were third in the Premier League table and held a three-point lead over rivals Liverpool ahead of Sunday’s showdown amid the race for the top four.
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Man Utd fans react to Kobbie Mainoo after the 3-2 Premier League victory against Liverpool at Old Trafford
Manchester United fans on United In Focus’ TalkingPoints singled out Kobbie Mainoo and had a lot to say about the player’s overall performance in Sunday’s clash against Liverpool.
One Man Utd fan said: “Kobbie Mainoo was [colossal] in the midfield, displaying sublime skills. His goal crowned the week in which he signed a new contract. Certainly my MOTM.”
Someone else posted: “Best player on the pitch by a mile.”
While another Red Devils supporter added: “Kobbie Mainoo [was Man of the Match].”
“Heart was beating a million miles a minute. Thank you, Kobbie Mainoo,” a fourth TalkingPoints user commented.
Someone else suggested: “Mainoo [should win Man of the Match].”
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Man Utd started strong against Liverpool in the opening 10 minutes and Matheus Cunha broke the deadlock after his strike deflected off Alexis Mac Allister.
Liverpool were left reeling against Man Utd inside the first 15 minutes after Benjamin Sesko bundled the ball past Reds shot-stopper Freddie Woodman from close range.
United took their 2-0 lead into half-time at Old Trafford, but the Reds rallied back in the second half after Dominik Szoboszlai pulled one back for Liverpool after the break.
Liverpool stunned United in the 56th minute after Senne Lammens’ pass from out of the back was intercepted and Cody Gakpo finished off the howler from close range.
Michael Carrick’s men were able to restore their lead after Kobbie Mainoo produced a stunning long-range finish in the 77th minute to put United 3-2 up on the day.
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