The young Reds have enjoyed an excellent campaign in the prestigious competition, scoring five goals against all of Coventry City, Preston North End and Chelsea at home before a dramatic, extra-time victory at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium in the quarter-final.
Jack Fletcher opened the scoring in north London but the hosts turned the game around, forcing Adam Lawrence’s side into a typical United comeback. Jaydan Kamason’s excellent finish ensured an additional 30 minutes, in which substitute Bendito Mantato scored a first-half winner.
United are the most successful club in Youth Cup history, with the most recent of our 11 successes coming in 2022, when a team starring Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho triumphed over Nottingham Forest.