EDS & Academy

U18s training: Final preparations ahead of FA Youth Cup showdown

View a selection of images as City's Under-18s complete preparations prior to our FA Youth Cup final.

Oliver Reiss’ side welcome Manchester United to the Joie Stadium on Thursday 14 May, with kick-off set for 19:00 (UK).

For the first time in 40 years, the FA Youth Cup final is an all-Manchester showpiece.

The two Under-18 Premier League North sides will go head-to-head to claim the most prestigious trophy in youth football in front of over 7,000 fans.

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In what is a highly anticipated match-up, City have been hard at work all week, fine tuning preparations ahead of our night under the lights for the final time on home soil this term.

With that in mind, the team took to the Joie Stadium on Wednesday morning for our final training session before the all-important final.

Check out Wednesday’s training images via the gallery below...

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SKIPPER : Kaden Braithwaite juggles the ball.

SKIPPER : Kaden Braithwaite juggles the ball.
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DARTING DANTE : Headley makes a forward run with the ball.

DARTING DANTE : Headley makes a forward run with the ball.
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ALL SMILES : Timeo Whisker enjoying the session.

ALL SMILES : Timeo Whisker enjoying the session.
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CALM AND COMPOSED : Leke Drake assesses his options.

CALM AND COMPOSED : Leke Drake assesses his options.
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SKILLS! : Ryan McAidoo balances the ball on his head.

SKILLS! : Ryan McAidoo balances the ball on his head.
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THE BOSS : Oliver Reiss provides instruction.

THE BOSS : Oliver Reiss provides instruction.
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TEVENAN WITH THE TRICKS : Oli enjoying a quick tricks break.

TEVENAN WITH THE TRICKS : Oli enjoying a quick tricks break.
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TYPICAL MANCHESTER WEATHER : Teddie Lamb isn't letting the rain ruin his vibe.

TYPICAL MANCHESTER WEATHER : Teddie Lamb isn't letting the rain ruin his vibe.
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SUPER STRIKE : Reigan Heskey goes for goal.

SUPER STRIKE : Reigan Heskey goes for goal.