Liverpool U21s were beaten 2-1 at home to Man United on Sunday afternoon, with Dominik Szoboszlai, Jayden Danns and Rio Ngumoha watching on.Premier League 2, Kirkby AcademySeptember 21, 2025Goals: Laffey 10′; Obi 43′, Jamason 81′After two defeats and one win to begin their 2025/26 Premier League 2 campaign, Rob Page’s side hosted their rivals at the Kirkby Academy.Before the game, a minute’s silence was observed in memory of former LFC Women manager Matt Beard, following his tragic passing at the age of just 47 on Saturday. Both sets of players wore black armbands, too.Trey Nyoni, Jayden Danns, Tommy Pilling and Kieran Morrison were not involved, all but confirming that they will be involved for the Reds in Tuesday’s League Cup squad to face Southampton.Szoboszlai was watching compatriot Armin Pecsi in goal after his summer move from Puskas Akademia, with Ngumoha and Danns also present.Liverpool made the perfect start, taking the lead through Michael Laffey after being found by Joe Bradshaw, with Lucas Pitt and Joe Bradshaw also good in the build-up.It was an impressive opening from Bradshaw, who was making his Premier League 2 debut, while Laffey was a standout performer all afternoon.Unfortunately, United managed to draw level before half-time, with attacker Chido Obi firing home to make it 1-1, having already played in the Premier League in his career.Half time: Liverpool U21s 1-1 Man United U21sSome changes were made early in the second half, with Calvin Ramsay and Afolami Onanuga both introduced, as both sides searched for a winner.It was United who gained the advantage with only nine minutes remaining, with Jaydan Kamason finding the net for the visitors.Liverpool searched for late equaliser but it didn’t come, with Page’s side having to accept defeat to one of their biggest adversaries.Next up for Liverpool’s youngsters is a trip to current league leaders Ipswich on Friday evening.Liverpool U21s: Pecsi; Pitt, Pinnington, Lucky, Miles (Ramsay 58′); Trueman (Onanuga 58′), Laffey, Davidson; Bradshaw, Kone-Doherty, FigueroaSubs: Hall, Airoboma, AhmedNext Match: Ipswich U21s (A) – Premier League 2 – Friday, September 26, 7pm (BST)