The new season begins with a local derby for Manchester United’s under-18 side as they face their fierce neighbours Manchester City.
Young Manchester United prospect JJ Gabriel is in contention to feature for the under-18 team in Saturday’s match against their city rivals.
Key information for following the Manchester United under-18s versus Manchester City under-18s encounter:
Television coverage: Saturday’s eagerly awaited under-18 Premier League fixture between the two Manchester clubs will not be shown on regular UK television channels.
Live streaming: Supporters hoping to catch the full match, due to start at 11am BST, can only do so through Manchester City’s official club platform, CITY+. Online viewers can access the live coverage via mancity.com and the Manchester City app. This exclusive stream requires an active CITY+ subscription, available at £34.99 per year or £9.99 monthly.
Other options: Live radio commentary specifically for under-18 fixtures is typically unavailable from major national or local radio broadcasters. Nonetheless, supporters can stay updated through live text commentary on both clubs’ official websites and social media channels.
Previous encounters: Manchester City secured a narrow 2-1 win over Manchester United in the FA Youth Cup final in May, their latest meeting. Last season’s league matches between the two clubs were split, with City winning 4-2 and United responding with a 3-1 victory.