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Manchester United’s U21 side are back in action this week for the Premier League International Cup at Leigh Sports Village.
After last week’s struggles in the National League Cup, Travis Binnion and his team will be eager to get to winning ways on Tuesday night against Belgian side Anderlecht U21.
Manchester United’s U21 squad could be really strong for this fixture.
Does Ruben Amorim need to improve his use of the academy?⭐️
Other top youngsters like Bendito Mantato, Sekou Kone and Diego Leon could all be in action as the competition continues.
In match-day one of the tournament, Gabriele Biancheri helped United to a 2-1 win, and this will be the hoped outcome this time out as well.
Manchester United (Devaney) 1-4 Anderlecht
3-1 Anderlecht
United have fallen apart this half. Anderlecht’s third comes from a brilliant solo run and finish. The Belgian side just seem to have a physical edge.
[Link]Fletcher shining at left-back
It says a lot about the talent of Jack Fletcher that he can play in an incredibly different role and stille be impactful.
That cross was excellent and shows the danger he could be as a left wing-back potentially.
[Link]1-0 Manchester United
Jacob Devaney heads home from a corner following Scanlon’s shot! Great assisted cross from Jack Fletcher! 1-0.
[Link]First chance of the game for United
Great move involving Scanlon then Mantato before Fitzgerald’s back heel is wide of the mark.
[Link]Top save from Murdock
Anderlecht have dominated this one so far and Will Murdock has just pulled out an excellent save to deny the Belgian side from point blank range, interestingly using his head to make the stop.
[Link]15 minutes gone
Not much to shout about 15 minutes into this one. Anderlecht have been the better of the two sides.
[Link]Manchester United Confirmed XI
Murdock, Kamason, Mills, Kukonki, J.Fletcher; Devaney(C), T.Fletcher, Fitzgerald; Mantato, Biancheri, Scanlon.
Bench: Byrne-Hughes,Armer, Helafu, Thwaites, Ibragimov, Lusale.
[Link]Where are United in the league table?
United currently sit third in the Premier League International Cup standings, but a win will move them to second ahead of Borussia Dortmund visiting Old Trafford in two weeks.
[Link]How to watch
The game will be streamed live on MUTV for subscribers, with coverage beginning at 6.55pm.
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