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Kobbie Mainoo

Manchester United midfielder who signed a five-year contract extension through 2031, recently scoring the winner in a 3-2 Champions League-clinching victory over Liverpool.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Some of it's out of my hands, so we'll see what happens." While Carrick has been coy over his future, several United players have backed him to continue as manager with Kobbie Mainoo, fresh from scoring the winner against Liverpool, saying the team are willing to die for him.

    Citizen Digital

    Carrick says strong finish matters more than his Man Utd future
  3. Man Utd beat Liverpool to secure Champions League place By AFP May 03, 2026 07:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United's English midfielder #37 Kobbie Mainoo celebrates scoring the team's third

    Citizen Digital

    Man Utd beat Liverpool to secure Champions League place
  4. April 2026
  5. Mainoo signs new five-year Man Utd contract By AFP April 30, 2026 04:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United's English midfielder #37 Kobbie Mainoo applauds fans on the pitch after the English

    Citizen Digital

    Mainoo signs new five-year Man Utd contract

Yesterday

  1. Fernandes wins Premier League Player of Season award

    Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday, equalling the record for most assists in a single campaign with 20, alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. The 31-year-old also scored eight league goals this term, helping United secure Champions League qualification.

    17 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Friday 8 May

  1. Carrick prioritizes strong finish over Manchester United future

    Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick said he is more focused on finishing the season well than his own future at the club. Carrick has overseen an upturn in United's form; a recent 3-2 win over Liverpool saw them qualify for the Champions League with three games remaining.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Carrick prioritizes Man United finish over his own job security

    Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick said Thursday that he is more focused on finishing the season strongly than on his uncertain long-term position at Old Trafford. Carrick took over in January after Ruben Amorim's departure and has overseen an upturn in United's form, securing Champions League qualification with a 3-2 win over Liverpool.

    8 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 4 May

  1. Carrick says Manchester United job feels natural after securing Champions League

    Michael Carrick, Manchester United's interim head coach, said the pressurised role feels "natural" after the club secured a return to the Champions League next season by beating Liverpool 3-2 to guarantee a top-five Premier League finish with three games remaining.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Manchester United beats Liverpool 3-2 in Champions League race

    Manchester United secured Champions League football next season with a 3-2 victory over Liverpool, with Kobbie Mainoo scoring the winner. Third-placed United opened a six-point lead over Liverpool and are guaranteed to finish in the top five.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 3 May

  1. Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 for Champions League qualification

    Manchester United secured Champions League football next season with a 3-2 victory over Liverpool, coming from behind after being 2-0 down at half-time. Kobbie Mainoo's goal secured the win and manager Michael Carrick's position for next season.

    3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Carrick calls Manchester United-Liverpool fixture always special

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says the upcoming clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday is a "standout" game despite neither club challenging for the Premier League title this season. United sit third, three points clear of Liverpool, with both on track to qualify for next season's Champions League.

    3 May 2026 · The Standard

  3. Man Utd beats Liverpool 3-2 to secure Champions League place

    Manchester United defeated Liverpool 3-2, with Kobbie Mainoo's goal securing the victory and United's return to Champions League football after a two-year absence. United led 2-0 early but conceded two goals before Mainoo's late strike sealed the win.

    3 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 2 May

  1. Manchester United manager Carrick praises Liverpool rivalry

    Michael Carrick, Manchester United's interim head coach, called the upcoming fixture against Liverpool a "standout" game, noting the historical significance of the rivalry between England's two most successful clubs as they meet at Old Trafford on Sunday.

    2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 April

  1. Kobbie Mainoo signs five-year contract extension at Manchester United

    Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new contract keeping him at the club until 2031, ending months of speculation about his future. The 21-year-old has made 98 appearances for United and scored seven goals, including in the 2024 FA Cup final win against Manchester City.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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