Manchester United striker Chido Obi-Martin celebrated signing his first professional contract by scoring the opener in the Under-18s' 3-0 win over Stoke City on Saturday.
The Danish youth international put United ahead with 71 minutes on the clock, converting a penalty, before James Scanlon and Dante Plunkett made sure of the points in the closing stages.
Turning 17 on Friday, Obi-Martin's maiden professional contract was allowed to commence at Old Trafford. The striker signed a scholarship with an agreement for his professional contract to begin when he turned 17 after joining United from Arsenal in the summer. READ MORE: United predicted line-up vs Everton as Amad recalled READ MORE: Ruben Amorim could unleash new midfield vs Everton to give United fans what they want The Dane won the penalty that gave him the opportunity to put his side ahead.
He got goal-side of Pijus Otegbayo and drew a foul from the Potters centre-back. Obi-Martin, who has now scored in each of his last two appearances for the Under-18s, made no mistake from the spot, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way.
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