As we looked to secure our place in the knockout stages there was an AS Monaco side standing in our way as the two teams went head-to-head at the Joie Stadium.
Ben Wilkinson’s Under-21s were looking to continue their fine form in 2026 as they entered their third game of the year following a thumping triumph over Burnley in the PL2 and narrow victory over RB Leipzig in this competition.
A win was necessary with progress in our sights but beating The Red and Whites would be no easy feat with the French side aiming for a victory of their own here in Manchester.
Who would earn a valuable three points?
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