In a top-of-the-table clash, the latest Under-18 Manchester derby had an added level of nerves, excitement and ruggedness.
But it all aided in what was an instant classic Manchester match-up.
The hosts, who had not conceded yet this season, continued their form with JJ Gabriel putting United ahead on 15 minutes.
Jim Thwaites rose highest for a United corner, nodding home to leave Oliver Reiss’ City with an uphill battle in the second half.
MATCH REPORT | UNITED 2-4 CITY
But our young boys in blue were definitely up for the challenge.
And our comeback was spurred on by the Samba brothers. First, Tyrone Samba’s cross was left untouched and curled kindly into the bottom right corner.
His younger brother, Floyd, then drew City level with a piercing strike into the top right corner.
Two minutes later, Harrison Miles gave us the lead for the first time in the game with a clinical, ranged finish.
Things went from bad to worse for the hosts when United goalkeeper Freddie Heath was shown a straight red after he brought down Freddie Lamb in a one-on-one.
F. Samba converted the resulting free-kick on the edge of the United box to see City move back to the top of the Under-18 Premier League North table.
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