Manchester United’s U21 side were back in action on Tuesday in the National League Cup, taking on Solihull Moors in a 4-1 loss.
For Manchester United U21, it was a heavy defeat that awaited them this week against National League side Solihull Moors.
It was matchday three for the Red Devils in the National League Cup, and the 4-1 defeat all but ended the chances of progressing further.
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Shea Lacey was unused by Ruben Amorim on Monday night, but remains with the first team and didn’t play against Solihull Moors, while Chido Obi was also absent, indicating he is set to be involved on Sunday against Crystal Palace.
Bendito Mantato scored United’s solitary goal, as the Red Devils were beaten by a quick-fire double scored by the hosts in the first-half.
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Solihull Moors 4-1 (Mantato) Manchester United
Manchester United penalty shouts
Mantato goes down with what looks like a clear penalty, but the referee missed it, and there is no VAR. Ben Thornley has labelled it “really poor” and a “very, very obvious mistake”.
[Link]2-1 Solihull
Against the run of play, a quick-fire double with sloppy defending from Dan Armer.
[Link]Manchester United 1-0
Bendito Mantato with a brilliant goal. So strong to outmuscle the defender and finishes well.
Assist: J. Fletcher
[Link]Another big moment by Heaven
Moors were in two on two and Heaven stepped in with ease to put the fire out with an excellent tackle.
[Link]Ayden Heaven goalline clearance
Heaven denies a sure goal with a slide to block it on the line. Excellent defending.
[Link]Manchester United XI
Murdock; Fitzgerald, Armer, Heaven, Leon; Devaney(c), T.Fletcher, J.Fletcher, Mantato, Biancheri, Scanlon.
Subs: Byrne-Hughes, Kukonki, Overy, McAllister, Thwaites, Ibragimov.
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