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Manchester United U18s Secure FA Youth Cup Semi-Final Spot Against Arsenal

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Manchester United striker Chido Obi celebrates scoring against Chelsea in the FA Youth Cup

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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. The win was a significant achievement for the young Red Devils, who were without the services of Chido Obi, the 17-year-old striker who has been making waves with his impressive performances for the Under-18s. Obi, who has scored seven goals in three games in the FA Youth Cup campaign, including a hat-trick in a 5-1 mauling of Chelsea, was kept behind by manager Ruben Amorim to work with the first team ahead of their FA Cup tie against Fulham.

The decision to keep Obi with the first team was likely influenced by his recent performances, which have caught the attention of Amorim and the coaching staff. Obi made his first-team debut in a 1-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month and has since played over 20 minutes from the bench in a 2-2 draw against Everton. His absence from the Under-18s was felt, but manager Adam Lawrence has enough quality in his squad to remain confident of progressing to the semi-finals. Players like Gabriel Biancheri and James Scanlon are among the exciting talents at Lawrence's disposal, and they will be looking to make an impact in the semi-finals against Aston Villa.

The FA Youth Cup quarter-final match between Manchester United and Arsenal was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. The match saw several key moments, including a number of goals and a few notable performances from the young players on display. In the end, it was Manchester United who emerged victorious, thanks to their 3-2 win. The result means that the Red Devils will now face Aston Villa in the semi-finals, while Arsenal will have to regroup and focus on their upcoming matches.

Here are the match scores from the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals:

  • Manchester United U18s 3, Arsenal U18s 2
The win for Manchester United sets up an exciting semi-final match against Aston Villa, who will be looking to cause an upset and advance to the final. The FA Youth Cup is an important competition for young players, providing them with a platform to showcase their skills and potentially catch the eye of first-team managers. With the semi-finals now set, fans will be eagerly anticipating the upcoming matches and seeing which teams will emerge victorious.

In terms of player statistics, Chido Obi has been in impressive form for Manchester United's Under-18s, scoring seven goals in three games in the FA Youth Cup campaign. His absence from the quarter-final match against Arsenal was notable, but the team was still able to secure a win without him. Other players, such as Gabriel Biancheri and James Scanlon, will be looking to make an impact in the semi-finals and help their team advance to the final. The FA Youth Cup is an exciting competition, and fans will be eagerly following the progress of the young players involved.

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