Liverpool U23s recorded an impressive 5-3 win over their Manchester United counterparts in Premier League 2 on Friday night.
Leighton Clarkson, Ben Woodburn, Jack Bearne (two) and Luis Longstaff were all on target as Barry Lewtas’ team produced a largely commanding display against their rivals at Leigh Sports Village.
The contest was marred in the second half by red cards on either side; Clarkson was dismissed for a lunging tackle and Shola Shoretire for his subsequent reaction.
But it was nevertheless a fine evening’s work for the young Reds, who have taken six points from a possible nine to kick off the PL2 campaign.