Liverpool U23s endured a disappointing afternoon as they were beaten 3-0 by Manchester United in Premier League 2 on Saturday.
The hosts scored two first-half goals and a third after the break to decide a game in which the Reds finished with 10 men after the late dismissal of substitute Dominic Corness at Leigh Sports Village.
United worked a goalkeeper first in the contest, Shola Shoretire finding space in the box to meet a Charlie Wellens cross but his volley lacked the power to trouble Liam Hughes in the Liverpool goal.
The visitors found some rhythm and when Mateusz Musialowski burst into the box, it took a good block to keep out a shot from Jack Bearne, and Tyler Morton then blasted the follow-up just over.