Need to know
After some impressive performances in this season's FA Youth Cup, Manchester United find themselves on the verge of a place in this year's final
Manchester United's young stars in FA Youth Cup action
Manchester United's young stars are back in action this week(Image: Getty Images)
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Manchester United vs Crystal Palace in the FA Youth Cup semi-finals:
What time is kick-off: The semi-final is scheduled for this Friday, April 17, with a confirmed start time of 7pm UK time. It provides an opportunity for the next generation of stars to show what they're all about.
Playing at Old Trafford: Old Trafford will serve as the backdrop for this high-stakes encounter between the two youth sides. Playing at the Theatre of Dreams is a significant milestone for the Crystal Palace youngsters, who are looking to reach their first final in decades, while some of United's youngsters have already played at the famous ground.
How to watch on TV: TNT Sports 2 is the exclusive home for this fixture in the United Kingdom, with the channel going live for the event at 6.45pm. This provides supporters with fifteen minutes of build-up and team analysis before the first whistle blows.
Online via HBO Max: Online viewers in the UK must now navigate to the HBO Max website to catch the live stream, as the platform replaced discovery+ as the home of TNT Sports on March 26. It isn't too complicated, though, as you can in with your existing credentials to access the 'Sports' tab where the match will be featured in high definition.
Live stream details: The HBO Max app is the primary destination for fans wishing to watch the game on mobile devices or smart TVs. While the official club apps for United and Palace will offer live text updates and social media highlights, the full live video feed is restricted to the HBO Max platform.
How to watch in the US: Fans across the Atlantic can tune in via ESPN+, which holds the US rights for the Emirates FA Cup and the FA Youth Cup. Viewers can also check the official FA Cup YouTube channel for any secondary international streams in the US or further afield, while the 7pm UK kick-off time translates to 2pm ET in the States.
Audio and radio availability: There is no scheduled national radio broadcast on BBC Five Live, but fans can listen to dedicated match commentary through the Manchester United and Crystal Palace club apps. These platforms typically offer free audio feeds for major academy nights, often featuring former players as guest co-commentators.
Team and injury updates Manchester United are likely to start the prolific JJ Gabriel, though they remain without Kai Rooney due to a long-term injury sustained earlier this spring. Crystal Palace arrive with a clean bill of health, anchored by the impressive Lucca Benetton in goal and a back-line that has already neutralised some of the league's best attacks.
Man City await in the final: Manchester City await in the FA Youth Cup final, where they will play the winners of the second semi. A number of players with first team experience featured in their semi-final win over Blackburn, including Ryan McAidoo and Reigan Heskey.
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