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Liverpool U23 1-2 Manchester United U23: Joe Riley and Callum Gribbin strike late to complete turnaround

Old Trafford may be the venue for the crunch game of the Premier League weekend when Manchester United host Liverpool on Saturday.

But Anfield hosted the mini showdown of the Premier League's greatest rivals - and it was United who came out on top on Merseyside.

Two late goals from Joe Riley and Callum Gribbin gave them the share of the spoils to complete a dramatic second-half turnaround.

Danny Ward goes the wrong way as Callum Gribbin puts Manchester United ahead at Anfield
Danny Ward goes the wrong way as Callum Gribbin puts Manchester United ahead at Anfield
Kieran O'Hara is stranded in the United goal after Adam Lewis' spectacular free-kick
Kieran O'Hara is stranded in the United goal after Adam Lewis' spectacular free-kick
Ben Woodburn (left) celebrates with his team-mates after Lewis' opener on Friday night
Ben Woodburn (left) celebrates with his team-mates after Lewis' opener on Friday night

The win boosts United's hopes of avoiding relegation from Premier League 2.