Manchester United continues to find success in various cup competitions as the end of the season approaches.

The club’s Under-21 women’s team recently clinched the Academy Plate for the second consecutive year, showcasing the ongoing talent present within the academy.

Similarly, Manchester United’s Under-14 team enjoyed triumph as they won the Premier League Shield in a thrilling nine-goal match against Liverpool.

In contrast, Crystal Palace’s Under-18s emerged victorious against Manchester United’s Under-18s, winning on penalties in the final after United initially took the lead.

However, Manchester United found their winning form again through their Under-15 team, which claimed the Floodlit Shield against Crystal Palace’s Under-15s, as reported on the Palace website. The match, held on Saturday afternoon, saw United fall behind early but they bounced back to secure victory with a late header from a corner.

This recent victory in the Floodlit Shield highlights the wealth of talent present in the academy, which could benefit Manchester United in the years to come.

From Under-14s to Under-18s, it’s evident that the academy setup is thriving for United. While the first team has not secured any silverware this season—having exited the FA Cup and Carabao Cup, and not being in contention for the Premier League—they will be looking to harness the momentum from their youth teams as they head into next season.

With qualification for the Champions League secured last week, next season could present a good opportunity for the team to build on this success, along with aspirations for domestic silverware in either the Premier League, Carabao Cup, or FA Cup.