It's a scenario that Manchester City fans wouldn't complain about in the Premier League title race — Liverpool dropping points to crown the Blues champions without even playing.
Both sides may be going neck-and-neck in the top flight, but in the U18 Premier League, it's City who have edged out Liverpool for the title with three games left. City beat Liverpool a fortnight ago to move closer to the title, and after their statement 7-1 win at the weekend, Liverpool had to win to delay the Blues' coronation. However, their 1-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest on Tuesday has sealed the North Division for City.
Ben Wilkinson's side have now successfully retained their regional title won last year, and will progress to a one-off national final to be crowned U18 Premier League champion.
