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Ricky Charlesworth

Neco Williams has day to forget whilst Liverpool loan duo cancel each other out

Liverpool's quest for a quadruple remains on course after a pulsating 2-2 draw with Premier League rivals Manchester City on Sunday.

The clash between the two heavyweights lived up to the pre-match hype, with a pulsating draw ensuring the title race remains tantalisingly close. Liverpool's attentions now turn to Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg at home to Benfica.

Away from Anfield though, a clutch of Liverpool players have other causes to fight for as the season nears its conclusion. Here, we check in on how Liverpool's six players out on loan in the EFL got on over the weekend.

Neco Williams

Williams' loan side Fulham suffered a shock 3-1 loss at home to Coventry as their promotion plans suffered a blip.

The Wales international was certainly kept busy defensively, putting in three tackles, two interceptions, a clearance and blocking four shots.

Going forward, he put in a delicious cross which Neeskens Kebano connected with only to see his effort crash back off the bar whilst he also saw a long-range effort kept out in the second half. He was taken off after 75 minutes with Fulham 2-0 down and chasing a comeback. Despite halving the deficit, Coventry hit a third in added time.

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Nat Phillips

Another defender chasing automatic promotion, Phillips helped Bournemouth keep a clean sheet in a keenly-fought 0-0 draw at Sheffield United. Despite being relatively solid defensively, registering eight aerial duel wins, Phillips was involved in the game's most controversial flashpoint.

He was lucky to escape unpunished and without conceding a penalty after a rash kick on Morgan Gibbs-White. Replays showed he clearly did not win the ball but referee Dean Whitestone waved play on, much to the dismay of the hosts.

Ben Davies

Phillips' Anfield colleague Davies also helped his side record a clean sheet in the aforementioned Bramall Lane clash. Davis was slightly busier than Phillips, registering four clearances, three interceptions and two blocks and winning three aerial duels. He more than played his part in the shut-out with United's unbeaten home run, which stretches back to October, now standing at 12.

Sepp van den Berg

The Dutchman posted an assured display as Preston North End beat QPR 2-1. van den Berg played the full 90 minutes and was diligent defensively, with five clearances to his name. That was a third straight win at Deepdale and although they may have left it too late to make a charge for the play-offs, North End will be targeting a top-half finish this term.

Sheyi Ojo

Winger Ojo, whose Liverpool contract expires this summer, was an unused substitute in Millwall's 4-1 thumping of Barnsley. Ojo only recently returned from a long lay-off after an ankle injury. Since then he has featured twice from the bench. Gary Rowett's side are just four points off the play-off places with five games left.

Jake Cain

Midfielder Cain played the final 21 minutes as Newport County dramatically snatched victory away at play-off rivals Swindon. Dion Conroy's own goal in stoppage time moved the Exiles into the top seven. Cain registered four successful tackles and put in three crosses during his limited time on the pitch.

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