Match Report
Manchester City U21, 1st with 47 points, sat 15 points above Newcastle United U21 (9th, 32). On the form table Newcastle United U21 stood 1st over the last five rounds, despite being 9th overall. In league terms the two rates read 3.05/1.15 for Manchester City U21 and 1.95/1.85 for Newcastle United U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.82.
Newcastle United U21 arrived on a run of four straight wins, having scored in 12 consecutive games.
Etihad Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 53,400. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Manchester City U21 led 3-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 4-0.
Goal scorers
Manchester City U21: Cathal Heffernan (6' og), Justin Oboavwoduo (15'), Divin Mubama (29'), Divin Mubama (56')
Key stats
Possession: Manchester City U21 50% · Newcastle United U21 50% · Total shots: 19-11 · On target: 10-2 · Corners: 9-3