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Darren Fletcher criticised the FA after Manchester United’s Youth Cup final defeat to Manchester City. The United coach claimed the showpiece felt like a City event rather than a neutral national final, with the venue and presentation drawing strong criticism.

Manchester United academy prospect Kai Rooney has shared a promising update on his recovery journey after seeing his season cut short by a frustrating injury. The son of United’s all-time leading goalscorer Wayne Rooney has been sidelined since March but is now stepping up his rehabilitation at Carrington.

Manchester United academy coach Adam Lawrence has opened up on Chido Obi’s absence from the senior squad, following former boss Ruben Amorim's controversial public criticism. While the Danish wonderkid was a regular fixture in first-team squads last season, his progression has seemingly stalled in 2025-26.

Chido Obi’s evening ended in distress at Leigh Sports Village as the Manchester United starlet was forced off following a worrying head injury just seconds into a U21s clash with Chelsea. The encounter, watched by first-team manager Michael Carrick, saw the young Dane receive extensive medical treatment on the pitch. It proved a bruising night for the Red Devils, who lost two key players to concussion protocols.