2016 Barclays Premier League 2: Sunday U23 Results, Updated Table and Schedule

Danny Ings scored for Liverpool’s under-23 team on Sunday, although it wasn’t enough to prevent a 4-1 thumping at the hands of Southampton.

While the first team prepared for their tussle with Arsenal in the Premier League, the forward lined up for the second string. They fell behind after two early goals from Saints, and while Ings’ effort cut the deficit, Southampton were by far the superior side, adding two more goals in the second period.

Earlier on, Chelsea’s under-23 squad got their season underway against Sunderland, salvaging a 1-1 draw late on in an entertaining game.

Here is a look back at the two games, how things stand after Sunday’s two matches and the games to come on Monday in the Premier League 2.

Chelsea Salvage Point, Saints Shine

In the first game of the day, a defensive error from each team meant Sunderland and Chelsea shared the spoils.

The first period of this one saw both teams fashion opportunities, although neither was able to edge in front.

Joel Asoro, a former Chelsea academy trialist, was the standout performer in the opening 45 minutes. The forward was causing the Blues plenty of problems with his dynamism up top, although he was unable to hit the target after carving out two decent opportunities for himself.

The flowing pattern to the match continued after the break, as both sides went in search of a winner. And it was Asoro who deservedly opened the scoring for the Black Cats, latching on to a loose pass and firing home.

James Hunter of the Chronicle was …

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