Ten-man Liverpool U18s were cruelly eliminated from the Premier League Cup as Manchester United claimed a 3-2 win in their quarter-final at the Academy.
The young Reds had established a two-goal lead in an incident-filled last-eight tie courtesy of efforts from Paul Glatzel and Bobby Duncan either side of half-time.
But Morgan Boyes’ dismissal just before the hour mark gave United hope – and that was increased instantly when Mason Greenwood swerved in a fine free-kick.
An equaliser by Teden Mengi forced extra-time and despite Liverpool’s determined exertions, another unstoppable Greenwood set-piece sent the visitors through.