Wilkinson proud as Man City beat Leeds in FAYC final

Manchester City U18 manager Ben Wilkinson was proud of his players after winning the FA Youth Cup final on Friday.

City beat Leeds United 4-0 at the Etihad thanks to goals from Justin Oboavwoduo, Jaden Heskey, Stephen Mfuni and Matty Warhurst.

“To win the FA Youth Cup final is an amazing feeling,” Wilkinson said.

“It is such a prestigious trophy and I am delighted for everyone in the Academy as it is a team effort.

“So much effort has gone into the boys over the years from so many people.

“It’s a great feeling to win and it’s a great night for everyone here at the Etihad in front of a really good crowd.

“Everyone at the Academy can be really proud.”

TEAMS:

Man City: Grant, Henderson-Hall, Noble, Simpson-Pusey (c), Mfuni, Gray, Oboavwoduo (Okeke 73), Alfa-Ruprecht, Mukasa (Warhurst) 73, Heskey, Ndala

Subs: Wint, Naylor, Fapetu, Dunbar-McDonald, Fletcher

Leeds United: Mahady, Richards, Toulson, Crew, Cresswell, Lopata-White, Vincent, Chadwick-Chaplain, Lane, Chambers, McDonald