Liverpool U23s kept their hopes of winning the Premier League 2 title alive with a 3-1 win over rivals Everton in Southport on Monday evening.
Dominic Solanke opened the scoring from the spot for the Reds, who doubled their advantage shortly after when Lewis Gibson inadvertently put through his own net.
Nathaniel Phillips then effectively confirmed a hard-fought victory in the second half as he turned the ball home from close range following a scramble at a corner, though there was still time for Bassala Sambou to net a consolation on the break.
Neil Critchley's team must now beat Chelsea at home in their final league fixture of the season and hope that Arsenal falter against West Ham United in order to clinch the crown.