Your Liverpool digest for Sunday, September 18.
Arthur Melo takes major Liverpool step as 129-day wait ends
Layton Stewart's second Premier League 2 goal of the season was enough to secure victory for Liverpool’s U21s away at Leicester City.
Stewart, who had not found the back of the net in the league since last month’s score-draw with Brighton, was on hand to fire the young Reds ahead after 33 minutes.
Defender Luke Chambers was once again the architec t as he claimed another assist and picked up the fine form he ended Tuesday's UEFA Youth League triumph over Ajax with, impressing both in defence and attack.
READ MORE: Roberto Firmino details Liverpool change and when he suspected Jurgen Klopp intimidation
READ MORE: Why Chelsea vs Liverpool is off but Brentford vs Arsenal is on
Stewart had the chance to grab his and Liverpool 's second after 74 minutes, but he was unable to convert his penalty.
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Why Chelsea vs Liverpool has been postponed but Brentford vs Arsenal fixture hasn't
Liverpool's visit to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea has been postponed this weekend, despite seven other Premier League fixtures taking place.
Following the death of Her Majesty the Queen last Thursday, football across the United Kingdom was cancelled, including grassroots, as the sport paid its respect to the country's longest-reigning British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
However, on Friday evening the professional football in England returned as Aston Villa and Southampton played out a drab 1-0 in the Midlands, while Nottingham Forest and Fulham played out a more entertaining five-goal thriller on the other side of the region.
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READ NEXT
- Why Chelsea vs Liverpool is off but Brentford vs Arsenal is on
- Roberto Firmino details Liverpool change and when he suspected Jurgen Klopp intimidation
- Liverpool suffer Man City disappointment after comeback proves in vain
- Liverpool sent blunt Erling Haaland warning as Pep Guardiola makes major Man City claim
- Supercomputer makes Liverpool Premier League and Champions League predictions after tricky start
