Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo is a remarkable young talent who has another notch on his belt.
Kobbie Mainoo has been the breakout player in the Premier League this season, establishing himself as a regular for Manchester United.
He recently made his debut for England, topping off an incredible rise, which had seen him score two goals for Manchester United before today, one in the FA Cup and one in the Premier League.
Both had come away from home, and against Liverpool he scored his first ever first team goal for Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Kobbie Mainoo sets records
Kobbie Mainoo’s rise has been one of football’s top talking points and his goal against Liverpool today was special.
Receiving the ball fromAaron Wan-Bissaka, he took a touch, saw the opportunity to shoot open up, and curled an effort into the top corner.
Manchester United could not hold onto the 2-1 lead Mainoo provided, with the visitors equalising via a controversial late penalty.
In doing so, Mainoo became the first teenager to score in the Premier League against Liverpool in 19 years.
The last time this happened was back in 2005, per Opta, with Cesc Fabregas doing so for Arsenal.
Mainoo is also the youngest Manchester United player in the Premier League era to net against Liverpool.
Kobbie Mainoo is Manchester United’s big hope
Since returning from a pre-season injury, Kobbie Mainoo has locked himself in as a regular starter in Manchester United’s midfield.
A starting spot awaits at Wembley when Manchester United face Coventry City in the FA Cup semi-final.
Mainoo is part of a core of young players who are offering Manchester United the most hope right now, with centre-back Willy Kambwala also performing strongly in defence against Liverpool.
Midfield is a position where United have been trying to find a long-term solution for a very long time. To have one come through the academy is perfect. He is a player the club can build around, with lots more goals against Liverpool to come, we hope.