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Liverpool U21s Rout Arsenal 7-0 as Morrison Hits Hat-Trick

The result sharpened scrutiny of Arsenal's thin U21 squad under a changing academy setup.

Overview

  • The Premier League 2 match at Liverpool's AXA Training Centre on January 17 ended 7-0 in favor of Rob Page's side.
  • Kieran Morrison scored three, with further goals from Tommy Pilling, Amara Nallo, Will Wright and Keyrol Figueroa from the spot.
  • Arsenal sources called it their heaviest defeat in the PL2 era, noting a youthful lineup that included U16 starters and absences after U18 duty the previous night.
  • Emerson Nwaneri started at 15 years and 152 days to become Arsenal's youngest U21 starter, surpassing the mark set by his brother Ethan.
  • Liverpool strengthened their play-off position and host Leeds on January 25, while Arsenal target a response against Burnley with a stronger group expected.