Fans hail Mainoo's strike as comparisons are made to Macheda vs Villa in 2009

Manchester United fans were full of praise for Kobbie Mainoo after his excellent strike against Liverpool.

Liverpool had taken the lead at Old Trafford through Luis Diaz but Bruno Fernandes equalised before Mainoo's superb effort put United in front.

Although Liverpool later levelled courtesy of a penalty from Mohamed Salah in a 2-2 draw, there was much focus on Mainoo's goal, with the 18-year-old enjoying a superb breakthrough season.

Comparisons were made to Federico Macheda's memorable goal for United against Aston Villa 15 years ago this week, when the then 17-year-old scored what proved to be a crucial goal in the title race.

Mainoo's goal was very similar to in style to Macheda's, and the midfielder finding the net for the third time.

Journalist Mark Ogden wrote on X: 'Mainoo doing a Macheda there, 15 years on from the original'.

Meanwhile, one United fan wrote: 'Mainoo is world class man'.

In addition, another supporter described Mainoo's goal as 'incredible'. They wrote: 'KOBBIE MAINOO YOU BEAUTY. WHAT A GOAL!!!. MAINOO THAT IS INCREDIBLEEEEE'.

One user stated that Mainoo, who recently made his senior England debut, is a 'generational talent'. They wrote: 'England have found true and true Generational Talent, this one isn’t going to flop..

'His name is KOBBIE MAINOO, What a Player!!! What a Goal!!'.

Journalist Richard Amofa also compared Mainoo's goal to Macheda's effort.

He wrote: 'April 5, 2009: Macheda for Man Utd vs Aston Villa April 7, 2024: Mainoo for United vs Liverpool' and posted similar images both goals.