Heskey's son scores late winner as Man City beat Man Utd to win FA Youth Cup

Image: Godwill Kukonki had equalised for Man Utd 59 seconds after Floyd Samba's opening free-kick

The sides went in level at the break, but it was quickly clear which side had emerged the brighter of the two.

United's Cameron Byrne-Hughes, who had denied Teddie Lamb in the first half with a top save, clattered into Samba minutes into the second half. The referee decided against a penalty and City were awarded a corner instead.

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That was one of a number of curious decisions from the referee, who gave two yellow cards for simulation instead of two penalties for either side.

First, Dante Headley was booked for a dive after going down under pressure from Noah Ajayi. That was before United's JJ Gabriel, who had a quiet night, was also cautioned despite clear contact from Kaden Braithwaite in the area.

City nearly found their second earlier on when Ryan McAidoo, who shone, made easy work of Kukonki and Thwaites before drilling a ball into the area. It took a nick off a recovering Kukonki and hit the bar.

After Heskey fired home, United had suddenly sparked into life with three minutes to go. Chido Obi saw a late effort blocked in search of a late equaliser that wasn't to be.

City now look forward to a Premier League title play-off against south winners Chelsea at Stamford Bridge next week.

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