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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Will Freeman

Liverpool dealt Manchester United blow as youngsters lose ground after defeat

Liverpool's U21's fell to a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United on Saturday evening to cap off a disappointing day for the Reds following the first team's 3-0 defeat to Brighton.

Luca Stephenson gave Barry Lewtas' side the lead within four minutes and his side looked like they were set to continue the good form which saw them beat PSG's U21 side in the Premier League International Cup on Wednesday. However, two goals from Joe Hugill saw United come back to win the match 2-1.

Stephenson's opener was well taken, with the 19-year-old midfielder curling in a shot from the edge of the penalty area following a set piece. Hugill levelled on 20 minutes and both sides exchanged blows before Liverpool were denied a second half penalty following a potential foul on Stephenson.

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