Players to watch as Man City and Man United’s rising stars collide in a blockbuster FA Youth Cup final | OneFootball

The FA Youth Cup final takes place this evening with a Manchester Derby adding to the intrigue.

The teams meet in the FA Youth Cup final for the second time, having finished as the top two in the u-18 Premier League. Some of the most exciting young talents in the country will be on show, with the Cityzens into a third consecutive final.

We've profiled some of the starlets to keep an eye on this evening.

Four players to watch as Manchester City face Manchester United in FA Youth Cup final

Teddie Lamb - Manchester City

Teddie Lamb headlines theManchester City side after a spectacular first season with the club. The teenager was signed from Leyton Orient for a fee of £355,000 last summer and has enjoyed a prolific campaign.

Lamb has scored 28 goals in 27 games across all competitions and was the leading scorer in the u-18 Premier League.

Reigan Heskey - Manchester City

The son of former England forward, Emile, Reigan Heskey will be tasked with supplying the ammunition to the aforementioned Lamb.

The 18-year-old made his senior debut for City in September and has featured regularly for the u-21 side. Heskey's campaign has seen him record 15 goal involvements (4G and 11A) in 15 Premier League 2 starts.

JJ Gabriel - Manchester United

One of the most talked about talents in English football, the 15-year-old has been name checked byManchester United manager Michael Carrick on several occasions.

Gabriel was this week named as theu-18 Premier League Player of the Year after 26 goals and assists in 23 games. Incredibly, he's playing two years above his own age group.

Chido Obi - Manchester United

Manchester United made headlines after snaring Chido Obi from Premier League rivals Arsenal in 2025. The Denmark youth international has scored prolifically for the Gunners, and has continued that form in Manchester.

Obi had 18 goals in 17 games for the u-18 side, though has featured primarily for the Red Devils at u-21 level. He's made eight senior appearances for United and last season became the youngest player to start aPremier League game for the club.

How to watch the FA Youth Cup final: TV channel and kick-off time

The FA Youth Cup Final will kick off at 19:00 and it will be broadcast live on TNT Sports and HBO Max from 6.30pm, The BBC Sport website & app and BBC iPlayer