A strong Liverpool U21s side finished a busy week with a narrow 2-1 defeat against Manchester United in Premier League 2 on Saturday evening.
And within seconds, United were ahead โ Hugill tapping in his second after a break down the right. A fine run from Stephenson saw him drop off a clever backheel to Melkamu Frauendorf but his goal-bound shot was blocked for a corner. Luca Stephenson took a touch before unleashing a curling shot into the net, the despairing fingertips of goalkeeper Radek Vitek only able to get the slightest of touches.
It has been a tough day all around for Liverpool, with their U21 side losing to Manchester United in Premier League 2 on Saturday afternoon.
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