Premier League U18

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Kai Rooney inspires Man Utd U18s to cup final

Manchester United's Under-18s secured a thrilling 3-1 comeback victory over West Ham in extra-time to reach the Premier League Cup final. Watched by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, 16-year-old Kai Rooney mirrored his father's big-game legacy, coming off the bench to seal the win alongside standout talent JJ Gabriel. The young Red Devils now prepare to face Crystal Palace.

Wayne Rooney watches son Kai comes on as sub for Man Utd U18s

Wayne Rooney was in attendance as his son Kai came on as a substitute for Manchester United's Under-18s in the 6-1 thrashing of Derby County at Carrington on Wednesday afternoon. However, the 16-year-old's appearance was overshadowed as another Red Devils wonderkid impressed with two goals in the Under-18 Premier League.

'Another howler' - Arsenal & Spurs fans rage at officials over pen call

Arsenal and Tottenham fans joined forces to rage at match officials after Newcastle were awarded a controversial late penalty against Spurs in the Premier League on Tuesday. Rodrigo Bentancur was penalised for fouling Dan Burn in the area in the 86th minute, leaving fans furious at the decision. Anthony Gordon converted the spot-kick to make it 2-1, but Cristian Romero rescued a draw for the visitors in stoppage time.

Another Liverpool thrashing! Gabriel stars as Man Utd U18s win 7-0

Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel rubbed further salt into Liverpool’s wounds as he celebrated like Alexander Isak after netting a hat-trick in his side’s 7-0 thrashing of the Reds’ Under-18s on Saturday. The highly-rated 15-year-old enhanced his burgeoning reputation with a remarkable performance which helped Darren Fletcher’s youngsters move up to third in the U18 Premier League table.

Man Utd boost in keeping 'Kid Messi' away from Arsenal

Manchester United's hopes of keeping teenage sensation JJ Gabriel, nicknamed 'Kid Messi', have been given a massive boost as Arsenal's supposed interest in the player has been labelled as "premature". The 15-year-old, widely tipped as one of the most gifted players to emerge from United's academy since Marcus Rashford, has agreed to commit his immediate future to Old Trafford after a tense behind-closed-doors meeting with United chiefs Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada.

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Man Utd near signing of another keeper despite Lammens' arrival

Manchester United are believed to be closing in on the signing of 16-year-old Derby County goalkeeper Charlie Hardy, even after bringing in Senne Lammens this summer. With Andre Onana out on loan and long-serving Tom Heaton nearing the end of his contract, the Red Devils are planning a major shake-up between the sticks as they look toward the future.

'Life can't get worse' - Kai Rooney devastated by injury blow

Kai Rooney has suffered a devastating setback after sharing images of himself on crutches and in a medical boot, with the Manchester United youngster admitting on social media that 'life can’t get worse'. The 15-year-old, son of Red Devils legend Wayne Rooney, has impressed at academy level but now faces a spell on the sidelines after his injury blow.

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Man Utd confirm new role for club legend as Amorim loses assistant

Manchester United have officially confirmed the appointment of club legend Darren Fletcher as the head coach of the U-18 side. Fletcher, who was serving as a first-team coach under Ruben Amorim in United's senior side, will now move into a more prominent coaching job. The ex-Scotland star considers the role as a first step towards realising his dream of becoming a manager.

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Fletcher in for new job at Man Utd

Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher is all set to take up a new coaching role in the club's youth setup. Fletcher, who was serving as a first-team coach under Ruben Amorim in United's senior side, will now move into a more prominent coaching job. The ex-Scotland star considers the role as a first step towards realising his dream of becoming a manager.

Chido Obi-Martin digs at Arsenal after U18s lose to Man Utd

Manchester United’s Under-18s secured a 3-2 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, booking their place in the FA Youth Cup semi-finals.

📽️ | Obi-Martin bags yet another goal for Man Utd U-18s

Former Arsenal youth star Chido Obi-Martin scored yet another goal as Manchester United Under-18s beat Everton 3-0.

Man Utd's U18s run riot again in 8-0 demolition of Leeds

Former Arsenal star Chido Obi-Martin turned creator as Manchester United ran riot against Leeds in the U18 Premier League, beating their rivals 8-0.

Man Utd fans go wild as Obi-Martin bags 14-min hat-trick for U18s

Former Arsenal youth player Chido Obi-Martin scored a sensational hat-trick as he started for Manchester United's Under-18 side for the first time.

One to watch! Man Utd starlet Scanlon bags FOUR in 9-0 win

Manchester United youngster James Scanlon caught the eye on Saturday by scoring four goals in a 9-0 demolition of Blackburn on his 18th birthday.

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Arsenal wonderkid smashes three Youth League records

Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman has made Youth League history after breaking three records during the Gunners' 4-1 loss to Atalanta.

Liverpool U18s walk off pitch twice due to alleged racist abuse

Liverpool have issued a statement after seeing their U18 side walk off the pitch twice due to alleged racist abuse at a tournament in Germany.

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Spurs and Arsenal battle to sign West Ham youngster Rigge

Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are set to go head-to-head to sign West Ham youngster Daniel Rigge this summer.

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Man Utd U18s win Premier League title as club pays tribute

Manchester United Under-18 side were crowed Premier League North champions as they beat Manchester City to the title.

Omen? Man Utd Under-18s OBLITERATE Liverpool in 9-1 demolition

Manchester United's Under-18s showed the senior side how it's done by demolishing Liverpool's youth side 9-1 ahead of their Premier League clash.

Man City set to splurge British-record fee on Leeds' teen

Leeds United teenager Finlay Gorman is reportedly leaving for Manchester City on a British record contract for a 15-year-old.

Arsenal U18s match postponed after bus arrives at wrong town!

Arsenal U18s' match against Brighton on Saturday had to be postponed after their team bus accidentally arrived in Bournemouth, some 95 miles away.

Sancho spotted at Man Utd U18s game against Nottingham Forest

Manchester United star Jadon Sancho attended the club's U18s game against Nottingham Forest.

'Arsenal fans are better' - Jack Wilshere fires Man Utd dig

Jack Wilshere has called for a packed out Emirates Stadium when Arsenal host either West Ham or Southampton in the FA Youth Cup final.

Wilshere hails FOUR extraordinary Arsenal youth stars ⭐

Jack Wilshere has hailed the talents of four Arsenal academy players who can "do things you can't coach".

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Liverpool U18s score TEN as 'corner taken quickly' ballboy stars

The Reds were rampant against their opponents in the U18s Premier League, with the game having seven different scorers including an own goal

Liverpool wonderkid Gordon signs first pro deal

The winger, who turned 17 earlier this month, has put pen to paper on his first senior deal after making a big impression on Merseyside

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'Trent, Neco and Curtis can do my job for me!'

The Reds youngsters get their campaign underway against fierce rivals Manchester United this weekend and have a squad packed with talent

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James Norris, Tom Hill and Liverpool's latest teenage talents

Outgoing Under-18s coach Barry Lewtas talks Goal through the promising youngsters to look out for at the Reds' Academy next season

Liverpool name Lewtas as new under-23s coach

The 39-year-old has been confirmed as Neil Critchley's successor at Kirkby with Marc Bridge-Wilkinson taking over as under-18s manager

Guaranteed goals! Meet the Liverpool U18s class of 2019

Barry Lewtas led the Reds to FA Youth Cup glory last term but now has an almost entirely new squad, including Layton Stewart and James Norris

Frequently asked questions

: Spain are the most successful side in the European Championship, having lifted the coveted title four times. Their first-ever title came in 1964. After a long wait of 44 years, La Roja won the trophy in 2008 and successfully defended it in 2012 under the-then boss Vicente del Bosque. They won the most recent edition in 2024 and set a record of winning every single game en route to glory.
: There are 24 teams in the European Championships ever since the expansion in 2016. Initially there were only four teams in the Euros, before that number was doubled to eight in 1980, and then to 16 countries in 1996.
: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has made 30 appearances in the European Championship, having featured in six consecutive editions. He won the tournament in 2016.
: No player has scored more goals in the European Championship than the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo. The 39-year-old has scored 14 goals in 30 games in total, five more than any other player.
: Portugal centre-back Pepe was aged 41 years and 130 days when his team took on France in the quarter-final of the 2024 edition, thus becoming the oldest player to ever feature in the European Championship.
: Spanish sensation Lamine Yamal has been creating a host of records since breaking out at Barcelona in 2023. He was a crucial contributor in Spain's EURO 2024 victory, and also became the youngest player ever to feature in the European Championship finals, making his debut in the tournament at the age of 16 years and 338 days.
: Paolo Maldini, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, Manuel Neuer, Andres Iniesta, Iker Casillas, Eden Hazard, Michel Platini, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Gareth Bale are some of the most prominent names to have represented their nations at the European Championship.
: Roberto Mancini, Ronald Koeman, Guus Hiddink, Dino Zoff, Antonio Conte, Andriy Shevchenko, Luis Enrique, Miguel Munoz, Kevin Keegan, Frank Rijkaard, Arrigo Sacchi, Julian Nagelsmann, etc are some of the most famous managers to have managed in the European Championship.

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