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FA let Man City take over Youth Cup final - Fletcher
Key takeaways
- Manchester United coach Darren Fletcher with star forward JJ Gabriel (left) after the FA Youth Cup final defeat by Manchester City
- United lost the final 2-1 at Joie Stadium to complete a disappointing end to the campaign.
- Fletcher's team lost the Premier League Under-18 Cup to Crystal Palace on penalties after conceding a stoppage-time equaliser and also came second to City in Premier League North.
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Manchester United coach Darren Fletcher with star forward JJ Gabriel (left) after the FA Youth Cup final defeat by Manchester City
Manchester United reporter Published15 minutes ago Manchester United coach Darren Fletcher has condemned the Football Association's handling of the Youth Cup final and said it felt like opponents Manchester City had "taken over" the competition.
United lost the final 2-1 at Joie Stadium to complete a disappointing end to the campaign.
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