Manchester City couldn't exact revenge on rivals Manchester United for taking their league crown off them this season - but they were given a visual reminder up in the stands of the lengths United have gone to catch them up on the pitch.
United scored two early goals to add the Under-18 Premier League Cup to their U18 Premier League North title - a trophy City have had to give up after a four year hold on it.
Taking the cup away from United would have been a fair reflection of the two sides' battle this season, but it wasn't to be for a spirited City side.
Wayne Rooney was watching, as was new United technical director Jason Wilcox. He can claim a key role in developing this City side, having led the academy from foundation stage, and he will know all about the City players.
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