Emile Heskey's son scores winner as Manchester City beat Manchester United in FA Youth Cup final

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Manchester City secured their fifth FA Youth Cup triumph after Reigan Heskey struck a decisive late goal to defeat fierce rivals Manchester United in a dramatic final.The son of former England and Liverpool striker Emile Heskey fired home with just five minutes remaining, settling a contest that had appeared destined for extra time.Oliver Reiss's young side claimed victory at the Joie Stadium, recreating the outcome from four decades earlier when City also overcame United in a two-legged final.For Darren Fletcher's United, who hold the record with 11 titles in this competition, the defeat extends their wait for silverware since their 2022 success against Nottingham Forest.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The choice of venue sparked controversy in the lead-up to the showpiece event.City maintained their main ground at the Etihad Stadium could not be used due to ongoing building works, leaving the 7,000-capacity Joie Stadium as the alternative.United officials had sought to stage the...

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