Overview
- Manchester United’s Under-18s beat Peterborough United 1-0 in the third round at Old Trafford to set up a home tie against Cambridge United or Derby County.
- On his Old Trafford debut, JJ Gabriel scored the winner and, according to online records, became United’s youngest FA Youth Cup player at 15 years, two months and three days.
- The goal moved Gabriel to 11 in 12 games this season for United’s youth sides, underscoring his prolific form.
- Reports say club executives Jason Wilcox and Matt Hargreaves held emergency talks in June that convinced Gabriel to stay after interest from Manchester City and Barcelona.
- United have introduced him to senior training under Ruben Amorim, who praised his talent, while Premier League rules prevent him from playing this season and a professional deal will only be possible when he is older.