Manchester United’s U21s to Face Crystal Palace in Premier League Cup Quarter-Final
Manchester United’s Under-21s will face a tough test as they take on Crystal Palace in their Premier League 2 quarter-final play-off. The young Reds have been rewarded for their win over Sunderland with a place in the last eight, and will now travel to face the Eagles for a spot in the semi-finals.
The game has been given a date of Monday, 4 May, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 BST. MUTV will provide full live coverage of the match, which will take place at the VBS Community Stadium in Gander Green Lane, home to National League side Sutton United.
Manchester United’s Under-21s finished second in the Premier League 2 regular season table, behind only Chelsea in the standings. They secured their spot in the quarter-finals with a 3-2 victory over Sunderland, with Chido Obi, Jack Fletcher and Shea Lacey all finding the net.
Crystal Palace, on the other hand, finished 10th in the table after 20 games played. They faced Liverpool in their first play-off fixture and emerged victorious, beating them 3-1 on penalties after the game had finished 2-2 after extra time.
The stage is set for an exciting encounter between two talented young teams. Will Manchester United’s Under-21s be able to overcome the challenge posed by Crystal Palace and secure a spot in the semi-finals?
