Academy Briefing: U21s in top spot
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U21s RETAIN TOP SPOT
Travis Binnion’s side picked up another three points in Premier League 2 with a convincing 4-1 home victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday afternoon.
Gabriele Biancheri, who recently netted his first goal for Wales’ Under-21s, continued his strong form with a hat-trick.
Diego Leon, the summer arrival from Paraguay, found the back of the net for the first time in United colours in a competitive fixture, and did so in style, driving forward from his own half and finishing.
Our latest success ensures the young Reds remain top of the table after seven games played so far this term. It followed a defeat on the road in the EFL Trophy, where Barnsley took full advantage of a second-half red card to complete a 5-2 victory. Binnion’s boys had enjoyed a strong first half and were unfortunate to be level at the break, with David McGoldrick converting a penalty to cancel out Jack Fletcher’s seventh-minute opener.
U21s highlights: United v Tottenham
HIGHLIGHTS | Our Under-21s were involved in a five-goal thriller against Spurs on Saturday in Premier League 2...
The sides exchanged further goals through McGoldrick and Chido Obi after the restart, before McGoldrick completed a hat-trick and Neil Farrugia and Jon Russell added one more each.
Thanks to the 382 travelling United supporters for your magnificent support on the night.
CUP FOCUS CONTINUES FOR U21s
Our U21s are back in cup action this week, when visiting Rochdale in our second fixture of the National League Cup group stages. Free tickets are available here.
U18s BEATEN
Our U18s fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Sunderland at Carrington on Saturday afternoon. Liam Hunt’s early header was all that separated the sides, despite Darren Fletcher’s team creating several good chances.
The side are next in action on Saturday, when travelling to Blackburn Rovers in the U18 Premier League.
BOXING EXPERIENCE
A group of United’s schoolboy scholars enjoyed a fantastic experience at a former boxing world title holder’s gym last week.
Anthony Crolla, a big United fan, hosted the young Reds and took two of the boys for a training session, making it a day they’ll never forget.
COMING UP THIS WEEK
As well as Tuesday’s visit to Rochdale, our U21s host Blackburn Rovers at the Progress with Unity Stadium on Friday night. Tickets are available here. The U18s are at Blackburn Rovers.
TV INFO AT A GLANCE
Tuesday 28 October | Rochdale v UNITED U21s | 19:00 | Live on MUTV
Friday 31 October | UNITED U21s v Blackburn Rovers | 19:00 | Not live on MUTV
Saturday 1 November | Blackburn Rovers v UNITED U18s | 11:00 | Not live on MUTV
Tuesday 4 November | Notts County v UNITED U21s | 19:00 | Live on SkySports+
Saturday 8 November | UNITED U18s v Leeds United | 11:30 | Not live on MUTV (clash with first-team fixture)
Saturday 22 November | UNITED U18s v Birmingham City | 12:00 | Live on MUTV
Tuesday 25 November | Solihull Moors v UNITED U21s | 19:00 | Live on MUTV
Saturday 29 November | Liverpool v UNITED U18s | Live on MUTV