Liverpool U23s signed off their Premier League 2 season in style with a 5-1 win against Chelsea at Anfield that confirmed a second-place finish for 2017-18.
Neil Critchley’s side were full value for their victory at the first-team stadium, with George Johnston (two), Bobby Adekanye and Yan Dhanda (two) the goalscorers on a fine evening in L4.
The result – achieved in front of 2,463 supporters – saw the young Reds leapfrog Leicester City in the final league table and claim runners-up spot, two points shy of champions Arsenal.
Liverpool settled into the game with ease, shrugging off several physical challenges from the visitors in the early stages to establish control of possession.