U18s: United 2 Wolves 1

Sixteen-year-old striker Louie Bradbury’s first goal at this level had the young Reds ahead in a dominant performance against Wolverhampton Wanderers, but Adam Lawrence’s team later required some fortune to triumph. The visitors levelled before half-time, only to concede an own goal late on which restored United’s narrow advantage and led to a well-deserved but tight victory.

The game until then had frustrating similarities to last Saturday’s 0-0 draw against Newcastle United, in which Lawrence’s team had created many chances but failed to convert. Thankfully, on this occasion, the winning goal finally came and helps United reduce the gap to Manchester City at the top of the league table.

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