Three stunning strikes moved City closer to an unprecedented third Under-18 Premier League North title in succession.
Nico O’Reilly handed the visitors a deserved early lead when he fired back across goal from a tight angle at Carrington.
And the City skipper - fresh from an incredible scorpion kick finish against Middlesbrough in our previous outing - would double the advantage with another incredible solo effort.
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Picking up play on the halfway line, the midfielder left United goalkeeper Elyh Harrison stranded with an audacious 35-yard chip to grab his second of the afternoon before the break.
The hosts would rally in the second half after a number of fine saves from Harrison, and halved the deficit with ten to play through Louis Jackson.
City had to dig deep, and the three points were sealed in stoppage time, when Seb Naylor sent an unstoppable free-kick into the far corner.
It means Ben Wilkinson‘s youngsters could seal the title next weekend when we welcome second-placed Sunderland to the Academy Stadium - a match which is available to watch live on CITY+ and Recast.
Watch highlights from our Under-18 Manchester derby triumph via the video above...
