Canny scouting, joined-up tactics and a steely mentality have turned Villa's under-18s into a formidable group

Manchester City's under-18s side missed out on winning the FA Youth Cup for a second successive season after being beaten 3-1 by Aston Villa in Monday's final. City have already won the league title this season and made the perfect start as Matty Warhurst converted in the second minute,

Aston Villa have won the FA Youth Cup for the fifth time in their history after a 3-1 victory over Manchester City at Villa Park. In front of over 25,000 supporters, Jimmy Shan’s U18's came from behind to secure a memorable victory and ensure Villa lifted the trophy for the second time in the space of four years.