Manchester City welcome Blackburn Rovers to the Joie Stadium tonight for an FA Youth Cup semi-final contest.
The Blues are favourites for the tie but won't underestimate a Blackburn side who have pedigree in this competition. City are bidding to reach the final for a third straight year having beaten Leeds United in 2024 but lost to Aston Villa last season.
The Blues are enjoying a strong season at Under-18 level and lead the Premier League North table on goal difference from Manchester United with a game in hand.
United are potential opponents in the final of the Youth Cup with the Reds taking on Crystal Palace in the second semi-final next week.
Kick off at the Joie Stadium tonight is 7pm and you can follow all the action with the blog here.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Academy graduates Nico O'Reilly and Kaden Braithwaite of Manchester City during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Manchester City and Watford at Etihad Stadium on September 24, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Academy graduates Nico O'Reilly and Kaden Braithwaite of Manchester City during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Manchester City and Watford at Etihad Stadium on September 24, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)
Floyd Samba of Manchester City celebrates with team mates after scoring his side's first goal from the penalty spot during the FA Youth Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Everton at Joie Stadium
Manchester City beat Everton in the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals and face Blackburn Rovers for a place in the final where Manchester United could be the opposition