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Kobbie Mainoo

Kobbie Mainoo — England international midfielder at Manchester United, scored winner in 3-2 Champions League-clinching victory over Liverpool.

2026-04-302026-10-07

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo are both out of England's squad, while Karl Darlow withdrew from the Wales camp. …

    Man Utd's Sesko pulls out of Slovenia squad
  3. Citizen Digital

    … Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo are both out of England's squad, while Karl Darlow withdrew from the Wales camp. …

    Man Utd's Sesko pulls out of Slovenia squad
  4. Citizen Digital

    … Kobbie Mainoo blocked Rayan Cherki's goalbound effort before Youri Tielemans nearly sliced Antoine Semenyo's cross into his own net as City continued to be the more threatening. …

    Haaland fires 10-man Man City to memorable win over Man Utd
  5. Citizen Digital

    Mainoo a 'massive influence' on Man Utd upturn, says Carrick By AFP September 11, 2026 12:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United's English head coach Michael Carrick applauds the fans followin …

    Mainoo a 'massive influence' on Man Utd upturn, says Carrick
  6. Citizen Digital

    … Carrick could afford to leave out Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire and Marcus Rashford, while Youri Tielemans, Kobbie Mainoo, Bryan Mbeumo and Sesko were handed a rest in the second half. …

    Man Utd outclass Sabah on Champions League return
  7. August 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    … Rashford and the return of his England international teammate Kobbie Mainoo made a big difference, but United were again reliant on Fernandes as a difference-maker in the final third. …

    Fernandes hat-trick inspires Man Utd rout of Ipswich
  9. Citizen Digital

    … Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez all started that match on the bench after missing most of pre-season due to their participation in the latter stages of the World Cup. …

    Man Utd new signing Baleba sidelined for three weeks
  10. July 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    … Tuchel is likely to give game time to players who have been on the fringes throughout the campaign, most likely meaning a World Cup debut for Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo and possibly a start for Kane's understudy as striker, Ollie Watkins. …

    France, England prepare for gloomy World Cup send-off
  12. Citizen Digital

    … Tuchel is likely to give game time to players who have been on the fringes throughout the campaign, most likely meaning a World Cup debut for Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo and possibly a start for Kane's understudy as striker, Ollie Watkins. …

    France, England prepare for gloomy World Cup send-off
  13. The Standard

    … Tuchel is likely to give game time to players who have been on the fringes throughout the campaign, most likely meaning a World Cup debut for Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo and possibly a start for Kane's understudy as striker, Ollie Watkins. …

    France, England prepare for gloomy World Cup send-off

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Man Utd's Sesko withdraws from Slovenia Nations League squad

    Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from Slovenia's Nations League squad due to a shin injury sustained in last week's League Cup defeat to Brighton. He missed United's 1-1 draw at Fulham and will undergo tests before defining his recovery plan.

    22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 21 September

  1. Man Utd striker Sesko withdraws from Slovenia squad

    Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from Slovenia's Nations League squad due to a shin injury sustained in a League Cup match against Brighton, which also caused him to miss Sunday's 1-1 draw at Fulham. He will miss matches against Scotland, North Macedonia, and Switzerland during the international break.

    21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 13 September

  1. Haaland leads 10-man Manchester City past Manchester United

    Erling Haaland scored the winner as Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 despite playing with ten men after Phil Foden's red card in the 23rd minute. The goal was controversial, with Enzo Fernandez deemed not to be interfering with play when he attempted to head in before the ball reached Haaland.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 11 September

  1. Mainoo central to Manchester United's Champions League resurgence

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick praised midfielder Kobbie Mainoo as a "real joy" to work with after the England international's performance in the team's 4-0 victory over Sabah, completing 81 passes in 64 minutes on his first Champions League start and playing a major role in United's upturn since Carrick took charge in January.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Manchester United beats Sabah 4-0 in Champions League return

    Manchester United won 4-0 against Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Trafford in the Champions League on Thursday, marking United's return to the competition for the first time in three seasons. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez scored as United took advantage of a favourable draw.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Fernandes hat-trick leads Manchester United rout of Ipswich

    Bruno Fernandes scored a hat-trick as Manchester United recovered from a goal down to defeat Ipswich 5-2 in a Premier League match on Sunday, bouncing back from a 2-0 loss to Hull the previous weekend.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 28 August

  1. Man Utd's Baleba sidelined three weeks with ankle injury

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said new signing Carlos Baleba will miss around three weeks due to an ankle injury, though Carrick remains excited by the Cameroonian midfielder's potential. Baleba joined from Brighton for £70 million.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 17 July

  1. France and England contest 2026 World Cup third-place match

    France and England will play for third place in the 2026 World Cup in Miami on July 18, 2026, after losing their semi-finals—France to Spain 2-0 and England to Argentina 2-1.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. France and England face third-place playoff at 2026 World Cup

    France and England meet in the World Cup third-place play-off in Miami on July 18, 2026, after both lost their semi-finals: France fell 2-0 to Spain and England lost 2-1 to Argentina.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 16 July

  1. France and England face World Cup third-place playoff

    France and England will compete in the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday in Miami, after both suffered semi-final defeats—France losing 2-0 to Spain and England losing 2-1 to Argentina. England manager Thomas Tuchel said neither team's players wanted to play the match, preferring to have reached the final.

    16 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 11 July

  1. England trio returns to training before Norway World Cup quarter-final

    England's Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all returned to training on Friday ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway. James, who missed the previous three games with a hamstring injury, is set to return to the starting line-up on Saturday after Jarell Quansah was suspended.

    11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 23 May

  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.

    23 May 2026 · 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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