Manchester United U23s saw off Liverpool U23s 2-1 at Leigh Sports Village to claim 3 vital points in the EPL 2 Table standings. Liverpool opened the scores in the 4th minute through Stephenson before Joe Hugill equalised for the Young Red Devils in the 18th minute to force a 1-1 draw at halftime. Man United scored their 2nd goal in the 78th minute through Joe Hugill who was assisted by Mateo Mejja to seal vital home victory. Following the 2-1 win; Man United climbed up to position 9 in the U23 Premier League table with 16 points while Liverpool are 5th with 22 points.
Manchester City U23s eased past Brighton U23s 2-1 at Academy Stadium to claim 3 vital points in the Premier League 2 title race. Brighton opened the scores in the 8th minute through Barrington to seal a vital 1-0 lead for the visitors. Man City bounced back in the second as they equalised in the 59th minute through Robertson who was assisted by Breckin before Carlos Borges scored the winner for Man City to seal a 2-1 win. Following the 2-1 win, Man City overtook Chelsea & climbed up to position 1 in the U23 Premier League table with 27 points while Brighton are 8th with the 16 points.
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