Liverpool U18s were beaten 3-1 by Manchester City in their U18 Premier League North tie at the Academy on Saturday.
It was a frustrating outing for the young Reds, who enjoyed the lion’s share of possession in the early stages but were unable to translate that initial dominance on the ball into clear-cut chances.
Tai Sodje edged the Blues ahead on 34 minutes and City’s No.9 put the game beyond Liverpool in the second half with two further strikes to a seal a hat-trick and secure the points.
Substitute Isaac Mabaya grabbed a consolation for Liverpool with four minutes remaining, but it ended in defeat for Marc Bridge-Wilkinson’s side.