It was the final minute of normal time and Tommy Doyle, one of several players released from first-team duties by Pep Guardiola, clenched his fists and roared. He had shadowed the ball out for a Manchester City goal kick. A final charge from Chelsea in an enthralling FA Youth Cup final was being mounted. City had not won the competition for 12 years and had lost four of the five previous finals. The 18-year-old, born in Wythenshawe, joined City when he was eight.

Source: The Times November 03, 2020 09:33 UTC