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Liverpool's dreams of retaining the FA Youth Cup are very much alive after they produced a mature performance to secure a hard-fought victory over Arsenal at Anfield. Captain Steven Irwin was the hero, as his deflected cross-shot midway through the first-half clinched a 1-0 win and booked Hughie McAuley's side's place in round five of the competition, where they'll play Sunderland away. The Gunners came into the match boasting a trio of players who have already appeared in Arsene Wenger's first-team, but despite the obvious quality of Gavin Hoyte, Mark Randall and Kieran Gibbs, it was the Reds who created the better of the chances in an intriguing opening period. Astrit Ajdarevic was first to show with a long range shot that flashed just wide of Wojciech Szcezesny's far post before Martin Kelly failed to divert his header goalwards after Sean Highdale's corner had found him unmarked in the six yard box. For all their good approach play the visitors could not find a way through Liverpool's stubborn rearguard and their best chances of the half fell to Gilles Sunu and Gavin Hoyte, who both saw their efforts well saved by Aussie keeper Dean Bouzanis. Indeed, as the period wore on the hosts grew in confidence and they were unlucky not to take lead when David Amoo's header from a Highdale cross was brilliantly saved by Szcezesny on 24 minutes. But any sigh of relief the Arsenal players may have breathed was premature as the Reds kept the attack going before taking the lead in the most bizarre of circumstances. Steven Irwin picked up the ball on the right side of the Gunners area and powered to the byline before delivering a low effort across goal that deflected off an Arsenal defender's arm and into the net. It was a fortuitous strike but one that gave them the confidence to go on and dominate the remainder of the first period as they countered Arsenal's silky passing moves with some purposeful play in the wide areas. And on 41 minutes they could have doubled their interval lead as the Arsenal defence almost suffered a fatal case of deja vu. David Amoo broke well down the right and when his low cross was missed by Szcezesny, it hit Paul Rodgers and would have resulted in yet another crazy own goal but Hoyte was on hand to clear from underneath his own crossbar. It was a frustrating moment for the Reds as another goal then would have made the second period a much more comfortable proposition. But instead, the Gunners were still in the contest and after the restart they dominated proceedings with Mark Randall seeing an effort from distance fly just over the bar while Bouzanis reacted well to keep out Kieran Gibbs' volley. Steve Bould's side may well have dominated possession, but it was Liverpool who made the more clear-cut opportunities with Kelly, who was a rock at the back, again finding space to head just wide from another Highdale corner before Amoo was brilliantly denied by Szcezesny on 71 minutes after he was sent clean through on goal. With time running out the away side began to look desperate and on 79 minutes Liverpool's hopes were boosted when James Dunne was given his marching orders for a second bookable offence after he brought down the dangerous Amoo for the umpteenth time. Despite being a man down Arsenal continued to press and Liverpool were grateful to Martin Kelly for a heroic late block to deny Sanchez Watts' goalbound effort. Not even a late appearance from Arsenal substitute Tom Cruise could inspire a last-gasp equaliser and the holders held on to book their passage into round five. Liverpool: Bouzanis, Irwin, MacKay-Steven, Kelly, Kennedy, Ajdarevic, Kacaniklic, Amoo, Highdale, Eccleston, Pourie (Collins 77). Unused Subs: Hansen, O'Connor, Scott, Awang. Arsenal: Szczesny, Ogogo, Steer (Cruise , Dunne, Hoyte, Rodgers, Watts, Randall, Sunu (Thomas 71), Barazite, Gibbs. Unused subs: Shea, Nordtveit, Bartley. Best youth team yeah biggrin.gif

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Fact of the matter remainsWe banged Man utd,Tottenham,Arsenal,Boro who have the best youth sidesUnbeaten and first in the youth league and on course for the third year runningGot a few potential stars out from last years champions farmed out on loan Anderson,Hammill,Hobbs,Lindfield.Got a new batch of stars in Ecclestone,Lauri Dalla Valle,Amoo,Bouzanis,Ajdarevic coming throughAnother batch of potential stars in the reserve side Insua,Nemeth,Bruna and the likesBEST YOUTH SIDE IN BRITAINIts a fact aswell

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Liverpool have a good setup just Rafa's the manager so its all pointless...
real talkgood result for liverpool i heard it was tight thoif liverpool win it this yr 3 years in a row is alot but how many of them players have been given a proper chancein the 1st team
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