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Manchester United have had several key players in form at youth level this season.
Positive season for youth
The Under-18s booked their place in the final of the Premier League Cup with a 3-1 win over West Ham United during the week.
What’s more, they also find themselves in the quarter-final of the FA Youth Cup, where they will face Sunderland later this month.
JJ Gabriel has been the standout performer, but the likes of Kai Rooney have also been impressive.
The Under-21s have also had a decent season, sitting third in the league table.
Chido Obi
One player who has had another good season is Danish striker Chido Obi.
Obi broke through into the first team last year and played seven times for the senior side.
United invested heavily in their attack in the summer, so Obi has remained at youth team level to develop his all-round game, and he is now starting to show his true potential.
As a demonstration of his talent, the club’s official website reports that, “Chido Obi is competing to win the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award for February.”
The lethal striker bagged four goals in one game against Leicester City towards the end of the month.
The site also adds that, “Obi has also been a key part of our Under-18s’ bid for FA Youth Cup glory, scoring in the most recent outing in the competition, at Oxford United.”
The young striker was injured against Chelsea, though, and everyone at the club will be wishing him a speedy recovery.
The 18-year-old has a total of 14 goals and four assists in 26 youth matches this season.
Chido Obi season stats
| Games played | Goals scored | Assists | Mins played |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 14 | 4 | 1562 |
Source: transfermarkt.com
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