The Under-18s' bench

Under-18s learn cup rivals

Monday 13 August 2018 12:29

Manchester United have been drawn in Group F of the Under-18 Premier League Cup.

Neil Ryan's side, who opened the Academy season with a 3-3 draw against Derby County on Friday, will face Newcastle United, Chelsea and Norwich City, with the dates and arrangements still to be confirmed.

The Reds' opening game in last year's tournament against Arsenal was one of the best matches of the season at Under-18 level, as Kieran McKenna's men came from 3-0 down to win 4-3.

All eyes on the ball in the Under-18 Premier League opener against Derby.

Chelsea were the inaugural winners of the competition, beating London rivals Tottenham in last season's final, and the same groups also apply to the Under-16 Premier League Cup. The six group winners and best two runners-up qualify for the quarter-finals.

Group A: Wolves, Middlesbrough, Swansea City, Tottenham Hotspur.
Group B: Liverpool, Stoke City, Southampton, Reading.
Group C: Sunderland, Derby County, Brighton & Hove Albion, Aston Villa.
Group D: West Brom, Everton, Arsenal, Fulham.
Group E: Manchester City, Blackburn Rovers, Leicester City, West Ham United.
Group F: Manchester United, Newcastle United, Chelsea, Norwich City.