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Manchester United Under-18s Fired Up for Arsenal Clash in FA Youth Cup
Manchester United Under-18s manager Adam Lawrence has revealed the prospect of facing Arsenal in the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals motivated his team against Chelsea.
The Red Devils delivered a commanding performance, thrashing Chelsea Under-18s 5-1 on Wednesday. Chido Obi scored an impressive hat-trick, while James Scanlon netted a brace to help Manchester United reach the quarter-finals.
Scanlon, Obi Martin, and Gabriele Biancheri have all enjoyed standout seasons for the Manchester United Under-18s, scoring ten, eight, and five goals, respectively.
Eyeing Arsenal Challenge in the Quarter-Finals
Lawrence believes the prospect of facing Arsenal in the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals was a significant motivating factor for his team in their convincing victory over Chelsea.
The Manchester United manager is hopeful the match against the Gunners next month will be played at the Emirates Stadium, as it will provide the young players with a chance to create lasting memories.
As quoted by the Manchester Evening News, Lawrence said: “Every youth player remembers their Youth Cup experiences. We can’t have it as the only benchmark for the players in terms of their youth team journey, but it can give the players some special memories.”
“Knowing it was Arsenal away in the next round — hopefully to be played at the Emirates — was a nice carrot for us today. That will be something we’ll look forward to and something for the boys to remember.”
Lawrence will be hoping his talented team can showcase their skills against the Gunners in the quarter-finals and continue their quest to win the FA Youth Cup for the 12th time.
Key Takeaways:
- Manchester United Under-18s thrashed Chelsea 5-1 in the FA Youth Cup, with Chido Obi and James Scanlon leading the way.
- The prospect of facing Arsenal in the quarter-finals was a significant motivating factor for the Red Devils.
- Manager Adam Lawrence is hopeful the match against the Gunners will be played at the Emirates Stadium, providing the young players with a chance to create special memories.
- The team is aiming to win their 12th FA Youth Cup trophy.
Don’t miss the opportunity to witness the next generation of Manchester United stars take on Arsenal in the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals. Stay tuned for updates on the fixture details and support the young Red Devils as they strive for glory.
