Man City vs Manchester United Under-18s live goal and score updates from academy derby

Manchester City Under-18s take on Manchester United at the Academy Stadium today.

Darren Fletcher returned to manage United's U18s after serving as first-team caretaker for two games. Fletcher's side are second in the league, four points adrift of City at the top.

City have three games in hand, which makes them favourites for the title, but United have an opportunity to make inroads on their points advantage in the mini-Manchester derby this afternoon.

JJ Gabriel is set to feature thanks to United's successful appeal of his red card against West Brom.

The game will kick off at 11am, and we'll bring you the build-up to the clash.

Follow the blog below for live match updates throughout.

Thwaites has replaced McEvoy for United.

Lamb has replaced Midwood for City.

Back under way for the second half of the game.

That's the whistle for the break at the Academy Stadium.

Obi was an inch away from opening the scoring. His shot came back out from the inside of the post. Ajayi deserves all the credit for making an outstanding run with the ball to create the chance. The youngster picked it up in his own half and burst forward with impressive acceleration.

Dunbar-McDonald with a chance from the edge of the box but it's straight at Bryne-Hughes.

Stunning save from Bryne-Hughes to deny a header from Midwood.

Midwood's shot from the right of the box flashed wide of the far post.

Fletcher just shouted "Chido, well played" again. The 18-year-old danced around the blue shirts on the edge of the box and picked out the right pass, which earned him praise from Fletcher on the touchline.

Samba just came close to scoring. Byrne-Hughes made a save, but he spilt the shot and United were able to clear the danger. The game is beginning to