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Bruno Fernandes attended the FA Youth Cup match where Manchester United's under-18 team suffered a narrow defeat. The young squad, coached by Darren Fletcher, showcased impressive talent despite missing out on silverware.
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Manchester Unitedâs youngsters narrowly missed out on silverware once again this season.
Darren Fletcherâs under-18s have played some incredible football this season, and there are numerous young stars, such as JJ Gabriel and Jim Thwaites, to be excited about.
The Under-18s finished second in the league and also lost the Premier League Cup final on penalties to Crystal Palace.
They reached the final of the prestigious FA Youth Cup but once again came up short at the final hurdle, losing 1-2 to a late goal against great rivals Manchester City.
United fell behind in the second half when the Blues scored a stunning free kick.
They equalised moments later, though, when Godwill Kukonki headed in a Jim Thwaites set piece.
The young Red Devils could not find their own winner and conceded a late goal to Reigan Heskey.
There has been much controversy over Cityâs decision to play the game at the 7,000-capacity Joie Stadium instead of allowing United to host it at Old Trafford.
Manchester United's under-18 team experienced a narrow defeat in the FA Youth Cup.
The Manchester United under-18 team was coached by Darren Fletcher.
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Nonetheless, there were still numerous stars packed into the small stadium.
The Sun reports that, âKai Rooney wore a dapper suit as he joined Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes in the crowd at the Youth Cup final.â
Luke Shaw and Mason Mount were also in attendance alongside the club captain, showing support for their academy.
The paper also adds that, âUnited head coach Michael Carrick was sitting in the row in front with chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox on Thursday night.â
Carrick has been praised for paying significant attention to the academy and is reportedly on the verge of being appointed permanent manager at the club.
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