In action at the same time as the Under-21s on Saturday morning, Manchester United’s Under-18s were away to Newcastle United in the league, a repeat of their last game in which they were beaten 1-4 at the Premier League Cup.
This time, Manchester United would take the lead in the 20th minute through Ethan Williams.
The winger’s first cross attempt was blocked and on the second attempt, the keeper could only push the shot into his own net.
However, the lead did not last long as Newcastle would win it back just five minutes later. The speedy Newcastle forward ran down the left wing and faked a cross that caused James Nolan to dive in to block, opening the space for the cut to Anthony Munda to curve perfectly into the top corner from 14 yards out.
United looked to respond with a number of chances but were unable to keep their composure as Williams, Sam Murray, Adam Berry and Ethan Wheatley saw their efforts go off target.
The best effort in the rest of the first half came from Sonny Aljofree’s boot volleying a corner into the goalie’s arms.
Drawn at the half 1-1, United would have been disappointed not to be in the lead.
A strong performance from Maxi Oyedele saw United control the midfield, but the second half continued along the same lines as the first with United unable to convert their chances.
It wasn’t until the 83rd minute that Adam Berry’s fantastic long-range shot sailed into the left corner to restore United’s lead.
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Once again, however, the advantage would be short-lived as Newcastle’s Ciaran Thompson scored late from a low cross into the box.
The final score of 2-2 gave United their first draw of the season and leaves them in eighth place with a few games to go.
United: Wooster, Nolan, Jackson, Aljofree, Murray, Fitzgerald, Oyedele (Baumann 75), Williams (Lacey 75), Berry, Norkett, Wheatley (Musa 67)
Unused Subs: Myles, Bailey
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