Matty Willock struck deep into stoppage time to give Manchester United a 1-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield in Premier League 2 Division 1.
Willock's header, which ended a five-match winless league run for Nicky Butt's side was made by Sean Goss, who earlier had his penalty saved by Shamal George.
It's all over at Anfield, where a late #MUFCU23s goal sees #LFCU23s suffer a 1-0 #PL2 loss. pic.twitter.com/NwGUcOT9nC
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 16, 2017
The result moves last season's champions up to seventh and leaves Liverpool third, five points behind second-placed Manchester City and nine adrift of leaders Everton having played one fewer match than both of them.
See: PL2 Division 1 table
Read a full report as Nicky Butt’s Reds clinch a wonderful victory at Anfield: https://t.co/p3Yboy2PSv pic.twitter.com/TjQNS0ItY8
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 16, 2017
Liverpool are next in action in the Premier League Cup when they host Ipswich Town at Tranmere on Sunday afternoon, while United's next match is in Premier League 2 when they face leaders Everton on Monday 30 January at Leigh Sports Village.
See: Liverpool report | Man Utd report
