Canny scouting, joined-up tactics and a steely mentality have turned Villa's under-18s into a formidable group

Manchester City's under-18s side missed out on winning the FA Youth Cup for a second successive season after being beaten 3-1 by Aston Villa in Monday's final. City have already won the league title this season and made the perfect start as Matty Warhurst converted in the second minute, but Villa provided a fine response.

Aston Villa have won the FA Youth Cup for the fifth time in their history after a 3-1 victory over Manchester City at Villa Park. In front of over 25,000 supporters, Jimmy Shan’s U18's came from behind to secure a memorable victory and ensure Villa lifted the trophy for the second time in the space of four years.