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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. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    England's Rice, Guehi and James train ahead of Norway World Cup clash By AFP July 11, 2026 11:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter England's midfielders #16 Kobbie Mainoo, #04 Declan Rice and defender #06 Mar …

    England's Rice, Guehi and James train ahead of Norway World Cup clash
  3. May 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    … City's Rayan Cherki, West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, Newcastle's Lewis Hall, Brentford's Michael Kayode, United's Kobbie Mainoo and Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Eli Junior Kroupi were the other nominees for the Young Player award.

    Man Utd's Fernandes named Premier League Player of the Season
  5. Citizen Digital

    … 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. …

    Carrick says strong finish matters more than his Man Utd future
  6. The Standard

    … 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. …

    Carrick says strong finish matters more than his Man United future
  7. Citizen Digital

    … The depleted Reds, shorn of Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike in attack, battled back from 2-0 down to level at 2-2 before Kobbie Mainoo's late winner. …

    Man Utd job feels 'natural' to Carrick
  8. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeManchester United secured Champions League football next season as Kobbie Mainoo's strike earned a thrilling 3-2 victory over old rivals Liverpool yesterday. …

    Man United beat Liverpool to secure place in top four
  9. Citizen Digital

    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 …

    Man Utd beat Liverpool to secure Champions League place
  10. The Standard

    … I think it's a one-off game." The United boss said the club were "over the moon" after Kobbie Mainoo signed a new five-year contract this week.The England international, 21, fell out of favour under former boss Ruben Amorim but was restored to the first team when Carrick took ove …

    Man United boss Carrick relishes 'special' Liverpool rivalry
  11. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeManchester United secured Champions League football next season as Kobbie Mainoo's strike earned a thrilling 3-2 victory over old rivals Liverpool on Sunday. …

    Man Utd beat Liverpool to secure Champions League place
  12. Citizen Digital

    … I think it's a one-off game." The United boss said the club were "over the moon" after Kobbie Mainoo signed a new five-year contract this week. …

    Man Utd boss Carrick relishes 'special' Liverpool rivalry

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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