Reading grabbed a confident 2-0 win over Arsenal in the first-ever Premier League 2 match at Meadow Park on Friday.
The Royals had the better of a scrappy first period, with the Gunners struggling to carve out chances. The visitors got the reward their dominance deserved after half-time, with Andy Rinomhota and substitute Harry Cardwell bagging the goals.
Manchester United, who won the Under 21 league last term, will begin their campaign with a clash against Leicester City on Monday. Beforehand, youngsters from Chelsea and Liverpool will be in action on Sunday against Sunderland and Southampton, respectively.