United's Reserves made it five wins from five in this season's Manchester Senior Cup, with a 2-0 victory at Oldham Athletic.

Chris Eagles and Sam Hewson were the Reds' goalscorers, while striker Danny Welbeck was particularly unfortunate not to join them on the scoresheet.

A spirited display from a young oldham side posed United plenty of problems, particularly in the first half, but ultimately the Latics were fortune to ship just the two goals.

Eagles set the tone for another impressive display with a scorching free-kick which inched just wide after three minutes, but it was then Oldham's turn to threaten.

Latics striker Eduardo Jesus poked an effort narrowly wide, then drew a smart save from Reds goalkeeper Ben Amos, before United moved ahead just after the half-hour.

Picking the ball up inside the Latics' area, Eagles engineered space away from his marker and calmly slid a neat finish under goalkeeper Bell.

Craig Cathcart and Welbeck both came close to doubling the Reds' advantage before the break, but the Irish defender saw his header cleared off the line before Welbeck's low shot struck an upright.

Welbeck drew a fine save from Bell, while Eagles came close with another free-kick, but Oldham continued to press for a route back into the game.