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U18s: United v Stoke City (Manchester United)

Neither Manchester United nor Stoke City could quite find the breakthrough in Saturday's U18 Premier League clash at Carrington.

A headed clearance fell into the path of Adam Berry, whose first-time volley was palmed away in a point-saving stop from Simkin. Our shot-stopper had to be on his toes again as Stoke looked to counter, but Justin Iwobi sliced his effort into the side netting. United, on the other hand, progressed forward to create even more goal-scoring opportunities in the lead-up to the half-time whistle.

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Academy Match report: Manchester United u18s 0-0 Stoke City u18s (The Peoples Person)

Eager to take revenge, United started hot, with Ethan Williams latching onto a breaking ball in midfield to run 40 yards to the edge of the box. But the ...

Despite being on top for most of the match, United were ultimately kept to only half chances by Stoke’s resolute and physical defending. It looked destined to win the match, but Simkin capped off a fine display with yet another top save to keep it level at the final whistle. Eager to take revenge, United started hot, with Ethan Williams latching onto a breaking ball in midfield to run 40 yards to the edge of the box.

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