U18s preview: Arsenal v United

Lead coach Adam Lawrence called it “the carrot” for his players to progress in the FA Youth Cup: the opportunity to play at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium in a mouth-watering quarter-final.

On Friday, our talented Under-18s side — reigning English champions — continue writing their own chapter in the wonderful tale of United in the Youth Cup. With three five-goal wins, confidence is high for our first trip to north London in this prestigious competition since a 2007 semi-final starring Danny Welbeck and Tom Cleverley.

“This is an amazing opportunity,” Nick Cox, Director of Academy, explained to UR.

“We’ve had regular opportunities in recent years to play at Old Trafford and it’s of great…