Omari Forson scored a hat-trick as Manchester United U21 defeated Everton 4-1 in Saturday afternoon's Premier League 2 encounter at Leigh Sports Village.

Joe Hugill gave United the lead in the 29th minute, with that advantage doubled soon after through Forson.

Liam Higgins got one back for Everton before half-time, ensuring the score was 2-1 at the break.

Forson got his second of the encounter, late on, to restore the two-goal lead, prior to completing his hat-trick and the scoring with a stoppage-time penalty.

MATCH DETAILS:

Man United: Vitek; Jurado, Hardley, Aljofree, Murray; Collyer (Wellens 79), Gore (c); Mejia (Emeran 57), Hansen-Aaroen (Huddlestone 74), Forson; Hugill.

Unused substitute: Mee.

Goals: Hugill 28, Forson 33, 78, 90+4 (pen) | Higgins 37.