Liverpool's Under-18 side THRASH Manchester United 5-0

Liverpool’s Under-18 side take bragging rights as they THRASH Manchester United 5-0… with the ballboy from THAT Divock Origi goal scoring a hat-trick for the Reds

  • Oakley Cannonier scored a hat-trick as Liverpool U18s beat Man United U18s 
  • Luca Stephenson and Terence Miles were also on target for the Reds on Saturday
  • Sharp-shooter Cannonier was just 14 when he helped Liverpool beat Barcelona
  • His quick thinking saw Trent Alexander-Arnold set up Divock Origi for a goal

Liverpool’s Under-18 side thrashed Manchester United 5-0, with a hat-trick for Oakley Cannonier, the ballboy involved in one of the greatest Reds goals ever. 

Liverpool trounced their rivals in the first game of the Under-18 Premier League North season at United’s Carrington training ground on Saturday.

Cannonier opened the scoring and visiting captain Luca Stephenson doubled the lead after half an hour. The Leeds-born forward then scored two in quick succession in the second half to complete his treble, with Terence Miles rounding the game off.

Liverpool U18’s Oakley Cannonier (centre) scored three as his side beat Manchester United 5-0

Liverpool trounced their rivals in the first game of the Under-18 Premier League North season

Cannonier has already played his part in the history of the club after his exploits as a ballboy in a famous Champions League night against Barcelona at Anfield in May 2019.

Trailing 3-0 from the first leg at the Nou Camp, Jurgen Klopp’s side had pulled it back to 3-3 on the night thanks to Divock Origi and a double from Georginio Wijnaldum.

With 11 minutes left, ballboy Cannonier – who had been briefed on how to catch Barcelona napping – swiftly threw defender Trent Alexander-Arnold the ball to allow him to take a quick corner.

Cannonier was the ballboy who helped Liverpool score one of their most famous goals ever

He quickly threw the ball to Trent Alexander-Arnold, who crossed to Divock Origi, who scored

Seeing the Barcelona defence napping, Alexander-Arnold swung the corner across for Origi, who was free in the box to finish the chance and score the crucial goal which sent Liverpool through.

Cannonier earned plenty of plaudits from pundits and fans for his quick thinking and anticipation.

He signed his first professional contract with the club in July. 

Origi’s goal sent Liverpool through 4-3 on aggregate against Barcelona in a superb comeback




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