70’ Wellens on, Elanga off
U18s - Everton vs Manchester United
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
79’ last change for United as McCann comes on for Mejbri
Sotona walking around like a granny then bursts into top speed at sight of a ball 
Scrappy game. They were very very physical but great win for the boys
United hold on and beat Everton with the same scoreline as Everton did in the reverse fixture earlier this season. Good win against a tough side, just what this team needed. Newcastle at home on Saturday next.
IIRC it was Everton that did Chong and put him out for ages. A real cnut’s challenge
Wasn’t it Liverpool? Could be wrong.
Yeah buddy it was against these arseholes
Perhaps I was thinking of Boonen’s injury that happened against the other team from the Merseyside.
Elanga is a top, top talent. 
His form in U18s has been great. If he can kick on when he is in the U23s more regularly he can be something special. So far hes been a little out of his depth at that U23s, but I'd imagine he will be up there full time start of next season.Elanga is a top, top talent.
I didn’t realise Elanga was so highly rated as I haven’t been following the U18s much at all the last while. Looks another exciting youth signing. We really are getting them in over the last few years. It’s always interesting watching these players develop. So many come with big reputations in youth football and fade into obscurity and others who you don’t expect or see much in totally grab their chances and make it big.
Good win against a physical team.
Good win against a physical team.
He's been here for 5 years+...
noted! He looks a good prospect at that level.
The Swedes seem to be producing some talent these days
We're starting to see some real talent coming through now, a big well done to Nicky Butt and all the unsung people involved in the youth set up. Great if we can get the one or two lads through from each age group playing the the first team, although I do understand that the vast majority won't make it at United, but many will have good professional careers in football. Playing matches against these types of teams is really good for their future.
Any film of the goals?
He's still very young. Looks too good for U18 level but I don't think it'll take him long to make the adjustment to the u23s. Still needs to develop a little more physically. Such a graceful player to watch. Technically brilliant. Exciting times.
Him and Sotonas pace is borderline Olympic qualifying level!
Elanga’s balance is outstanding.
Sotona is the fastest player in the club, isn’t he?
Tell you what, if any of our senior front 3 take a hit over the next year, I’d back these two to come in. Elanga looks so strong too
Just on the eye test I’d say Sotona is, he’s absolutely rapid.
TFM has been pretty much clocked as the fastest player in the Premier League the two previous seasons so I’d say Sotona has some competition before claiming that.
Isn’t there a stat on the official site that clocked him as the fastest?
How old is Sotona
Sotona is rapid as hell, but I’d say he has a long way to go footballing-wise to be considered a place in the first team. Decision making, composure, vision - not impressed so far.
Yeah Sotona clocked the fastest pace at the club but it is unsure how much the first team really went for it
Im sure Mata didn’t try too hard, followed by Matic