Chido Obi starts Manchester derby

Chido Obi is one of the many talents emerging from Manchester United’s academy, as supporters look towards who could be the next star to graduate from the set-up.

The forward won the “Comet of the Year” award last summer, demonstrating his progress at the club as he strives for success.

Meanwhile, he has also featured in the first-team matchday squad against Wolverhampton Wanderers this season whilst making his official debut for the side in the final months of last season.

Away from his first-team exposure, the 18-year-old has also played 21 times for Manchester United’s Under-21s this season, scoring seven times and providing four assists.

Furthermore, against Barnsley in the Vertu Trophy, the forward scored his first goal against a professional side.

Now, according to RedYouthUnited on X, Chido Obi has made the step down to the Manchester United Under-18s to start for United against Manchester City’s Under-18s, United’s fierce local rivals.

Furthermore, according to the source, the lineup is:

1. Cameron Byrne-Hughes
2. Yuel Helafu
3. Albert Mills
4. Daniel Armer
5. Godwill Kukonki
6. Rafe McCormack
7. Jay McEvoy
8. JJ Gabriel
9. Nathenial-Junior Brown
10. Noah Ajayi
11. Chido Obi

RedYouth United also revealed that the substitutes are: Fred Heath, Jacob Watson, Jim Thwaites, Benito Mantato, and Louie Bradbury, with some supporters expressing their surprise at this selection.

For Chido Obi, stepping back down to the Manchester United Under-18s to help their efforts against Manchester City can be said to be a huge boost to their chances in the game.

Meanwhile, with some overlapping between the two sides when it comes to selection, this decision arguably is not surprising.

Now, Red Devils supporters may look towards the forward to see if he can perform when it matters and to see if he can help United secure the three points.