Manchester City U18s continued their hoodoo over Manchester United this season with a 3-1 win yesterday.

City took an early lead when, in the eighth minute, Nick Ioannou turned an Alex Henshall cross into his own net past a helpless Sutherland.

City were in charge and they went further ahead on 35 minutes. Devante Cole's defence-splitting pass gave Albert Rusnak a great chance which he did not pass up, slotting home to make it to 2-0.

Luke Hendrie pulled one back for the visitors, despatching a cross from the right from six yards out.

United's goal changed the complexion of the game for a short while, but City steadied themselves before restoring their two-goal lead on 65 minutes. Skipper Adam Drury made a telling run to the by-line before pulling the ball back to Devante Cole, who nipped in at the near post to squeeze the ball home. Father Andy, watching from the sidelines, would undoubtedly approve.