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United Beat Liverpool 3-2, Secure First Double Since 2015

5/4/2026

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Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 at Old Trafford, earning a league double for the first time since 2015-16.
Liverpool suffered their 18th loss of the season, most defeats since 2009-10, and were without Alexander Isak, Freddie Woodman, Armin Pecsi and injured Mohamed Salah.
United are set to finish above Liverpool for the first time since 2022-23.
Manager Slot said he was annoyed at missing three points, warning of a summer of change.

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Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 at Old Trafford, earning a league double for the first time since 2015-16.
Liverpool suffered their 18th loss of the season, most defeats since 2009-10, and were without Alexander Isak, Freddie Woodman, Armin Pecsi and injured Mohamed Salah.
United are set to finish above Liverpool for the first time since 2022-23.
Manager Slot said he was annoyed at missing three points, warning of a summer of change.