Shola Shoretire on the ball against Leicester City at Leigh Sports Village in Premier League 2

Watch live Academy games on MUTV this weekend

Thursday 22 October 2020 19:00

Manchester United fans can enjoy two live Academy games on MUTV this weekend, before following the first team’s bid for a third victory in eight days.

The Under-23s are up first in front of our cameras, playing in the popular Friday-night slot as Everton make the short trip from Merseyside to Leigh Sports Village.

The Premier League 2 fixture kicks off at 19:00 BST. MUTV’s exclusive coverage, including the team news and featuring former United winger Ben Thornley, begins 15 minutes beforehand.
Premier League 2 highlights Video

Premier League 2 highlights

Watch the goals from the Under-23s' entertaining 3-3 draw with Arsenal...

Last time out in PL2, the Reds raced into a handsome 3-1 lead away to Arsenal at Borehamwood, with Arnau Puigmal firing home in only the third minute.

Shortly after the break, the Spanish midfielder grabbed his second goal and Durham-born striker Joe Hugill joined him on the scoresheet.

Even though the Gunners bounced back to square the game at 3-3, it was still a good point for Neil Wood’s side, who went into a fortnight’s hiatus on the back of another lively draw. Hugill netted both of United’s goals that day, at either end of the 2-2 tussle at Blackburn.
 
The Under-18s take a turn in the spotlight on Saturday, when Derby is the destination for Neil Ryan’s young Reds. Kick-off at Moor Farm Training Centre is scheduled for 12:00 BST; MUTV’s live coverage, with club legend Arthur Albiston in the commentary box, starts 15 minutes earlier.

County edged a seven-goal thriller when they were last at home, while United’s teenagers have netted eight times in three fixtures so far this term.
U18 highlights: United 5 Burnley 1 Video

U18 highlights: United 5 Burnley 1

Watch goals from Forson (2), Fernandez, Mejia and Emeran as the Under-18s keep up their winning start...

An entertaining affair is therefore in prospect, as the young players continue their development paths without the ‘must-win’ pressure that may await them in first-team football in the future.

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