Manchester United fans in awe of Mani Norkett and Alejandro Garnacho after hat-tricks against Birmingham U18
Mani Norkett and Alejandro Garnacho bagged a treble each as Manchester United U18 took on Birmingham City U18 in their U18 Premier League Cup encounter on Saturday.
This was the first game for Travis Binnion’s side. Sam Mather opened the scoring as the news of him signing his first professional contract at Manchester United was also doing the rounds.
16-year-old centre-forward Mani Norkett then fired a brace to put United 3-1 up on the day against a Birmingham City side that featured Jobe Bellingham – Jude Bellingham’s brother.
Alejandro Garnacho then scored a stunning free-kick to put the young Red Devils 4-1 in front before halftime. The former Atletico Madrid man then scored twice in the second half to complete his hat-trick.
United starlets on target
Norkett then netted his third to match the 17-year-old Spaniard’s goal tally on the day, before Malachi Sharpe scored the final goal of the game for United. Sam Mather was also impressive with his three assists in the game.
United’s academy is one of the best in the world when it comes to producing raw talent, and this batch of youngsters could well be headed for greatness. As for Garnacho, the talented Spaniard has hit the ground running after a strong finish to last season.
Norkett, on the other hand, would receive a huge boost from the hat-trick. Still just 16, he has a long way to go in his career. Here is how the Man United fans reacted on Twitter after the teenagers bagged impressive trebles against Birmingham.
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