The young Reds were the more dangerous side for long periods at the first-team venue and took the game to their free-scoring opponents right from kick-off.
Neil Critchley’s charges might have got in front long before the 55th-minute opener from Liam Millar and could have extended their lead with several chances in a lively spell after striking.
But City refused to give it up and Rabbi Matondo’s goal a quarter of an hour from time meant a third successive PL2 draw for Liverpool in 2018-19.
The young Reds’ commitment to pressing high up the pitch unsettled City for much of the opening 15 minutes, closing down en masse at every opportunity.