Key points
Manchester United are looking to continue piling the pressure onto Manchester City in the U18 Premier League.
It was far from an easy afternoon for Adam Lawrence’s side as it took a comeback to beat Derby County.
Manchester United went 1-0 down early, before drawing level thanks to a Jim Thwaites assist and Dan Armer goal.
| Position | Clubs | Games | Points |
| 1 | Manchester United | 18 | 47 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 17 | 46 |
Derby then reclaimed the advantage before Amir Ibragimov changed the game, adding much needed creativity to the side.
United equalised through Gabriele Biancheri – his 21st academy goal of the season, thanks to a brilliant bit of play which involved half the team.
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James Scanlon scored the winner – 18th of the season – from the penalty spot to give United the 3-2 victory and keep pressure up on Man City.
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Derby County 2-3 (Armer, Biancheri, Scanlon) Manchester United
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Full time
Manchester United win 3-2 against Derby County with a brilliant comeback. Good three points to keep the title dreams alive.
[Link]3-2 Manchester United
James Scanlon makes the comeback complete from the spot. From 2-1 down to 3-2 up in the blink of an eye.
[Link]United push for a winner
United are piling the pressure on now, with Ibragimov and Thwaites running things out there.
[Link]2-2 Manchester United
Biancheri finishes off a brilliant move from United with involved Scanlon then Ibragimov and finally a Fletcher assist as he chipped it over for Biancheri to head home. Top class.
Goal: Biancheri
Assist: T. Fletcher
[Link]Penalty miss
Thwaites’ effort is saved well by the goalkeeper… was headed for the corner but well kept out.
[Link]Manchester City are leading
If losing wasn’t bad enough, United will be aware City are winning which is huge in the title race context.
[Link]Half-time
It’s 2-1 to Derby at half-time in a disappointing display in an attacking sense for United thus far. Plenty to play for in the second-half.
[Link]2-1 Derby
United lost the ball with Devaney in midfield and Armer just couldn’t get back in time. Good finish but sloppy from United and they trail again against the run of play.
[Link]1-1 Manchester United
Dan Armer gets onto the end of a perfect Jim Thwaites free-kick. Game on.
Goal: Armer
Assist: Thwaites
[Link]1-0 Derby County
What a goal… not much Will Murdock could do about that as the Derby No.7 curls it away from the goalkeeper into the top corner. No goalkeeper in the world saves that.
[Link]One to watch
The player to keep an eye on here is Bendito Mantato who is one of the club’s biggest talents and is making his first start since returning from injury. He shines every time he’s on the pitch, could star here.
[Link]Manchester United XI
Murdock; Kamason, Munro, Armer, Kukonki; Devaney (c), T. Fletcher, Thwaites; Mantato, Scanlon; Biancheri.
Subs: Byrne-Hughes, Plunkett, Ibragimov, Lusale, Musa.
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