Man Utd U18 vs Oxford Utd FA Youth Cup LIVE 4-1 win as it happened, Chido Obi scores in thrashing

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Dominant win for United to secure a spot in the quarter-final.

Ajayi close

Strong run from Ajayi, but his shot is just wide. Impressive cameo by the teenager.

Michael Carrick in attendance

First team manager Carrick has made the journey to Oxford for this one and is watching from the stands. He will be impressed.

Chido Obi takes a knock

Obi is receiving treatment after a knock to the eye.

3-1 Oxford

Good goal, catches United lacking.

Second-half kick off

Half-time

United go into the break with one foot in the quarter-finals, leading 2-0 thanks to Mills and then Gabriel with a great goal.

Obi heads wide

After rising the highest, Obi doesn’t get enough on it as it sails wide from his header.

Mantato hits the post

Excellent from Mantato, so quick and great touch after Gabriel’s pass, but the strike bounces off the inside of the post and to safety.

United close again

Oxford keep trying to play out from the back but United are taking it off them and that was close by Obi, big block to deny him.

United again from a corner

Another corner and it’s another big chance with Kukonki’s strike blocked on the line.

Brown comes close

Great from Junior Brown as he cuts inside on his right foot, but a good save denies him.

Obi from close range!

Another great corner delivery from Thwaites seems to fall to Obi, feet from the goal, but he’s hit it over.

Great football from United

Close by Mantato after Helafu does really well to work a cut back into the box as he and McCormack evade pressure. Corner

First United chance!

It’s good from Mantato as he cuts back onto his left inside the box with a cross to Obi, who heads it wide, settling into the game now.

Mantato looking sharp

Nice bit of play from Mantato to effortlessly beat a few opponents before recycling possession.

Oxford threaten immediately

Almost a disaster start with the left forward for Oxford running through on goal but his shot was poor.

Kick-off

Underway at the Kassam Stadium

It’s snowing in Oxford

Not going to be the most comfortable night as there is snow on the forecast.

Who do United face in the quarter-finals?

The draw for the quarters is already done, and United will face either Sunderland or Brighton at home in the next round if a victory can be secured here.

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How to watch Oxford vs Man United

The game is being played away from home for the Red Devils, but luckily, the clash is being streamed on MUTV tonight with a kick-off time of 6 pm GMT.

Oxford United vs Manchester United U18

Welcome to our live blog coverage of the FA Youth Cup fifth-round clash.

Stay tuned for the United line-up, how to watch, kick-off time, and more.