Holly Percival

Freelance Journalist and Content Creator at Freelance

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Articles

Under-18 Premier League National final preview

3 days ago | mancity.com | Holly Percival

WHEN AND WHEREOliver Reiss and his side travel to Villa Park for a 13:00 (UK) kick-off on Saturday 17 May. If a winner for one of the most exciting games of the season cannot be decided in 90 minutes, the match will go to extra-time and if nothing can separate the two teams after that, a penalty shootout will await. It’s our second encounter with the Villans this month, City having lost 3-1 to the West Midlands outfit in the FA Youth Cup final.
Simpson-Pusey wins Premier League 2 Player of the Season

4 days ago | mancity.com | Holly Percival

The award caps an incredible campaign for the 19-year-old who helped City top the PL2 table before securing our place in the play-off final. City recorded an impressive seven clean sheets in the league phase, with Simpson-Pusey a part of six of them. The Blues also conceded the fewest goals (23), a new record lowest tally in the league phase since the competition’s restructure in 2023/24.
City U18s held to draw at Newcastle in final league game

6 days ago | mancity.com | Holly Percival

It was another quick start from Oliver Reiss’ side with Christian Dunbar-McDonald putting City ahead inside the opening 10 minutes. But two quick goals for the hosts early in the second half, from Kacey Wooster and Matheos Ferreira, posed a new challenge for the Blues. Oliver Reiss’ young side met it head on, though, with Leke Drake’s header drawing City level on 69 minutes.
City’s Manchester derby triumph seals place in PL2 play-off final

1 week ago | mancity.com | Holly Percival

After a tightly contested first half in Friday’s semi-final, Divin Mubama gave City a well-deserved lead on 66 minutes, nodding home from close range after a fantastic Lakyle Samuel cross. The game continued to be a tight and difficult affair until the 89th minute when Mubama struck again, putting the game out of reach for the Red Devils with a clever backheel.
PL2 semi-final match preview

1 week ago | mancity.com | Holly Percival

WHEN AND WHEREBen Wilkinson’s Elite Development Squad will welcome the Red Devils to the Joie Stadium for a 19.00 kick-off on Friday, May 9. This game will be shown live on CITY+. City confirmed our place in the final four after a dramatic 3-2 extra-time triumph over Arsenal last weekend. And our opponents advanced to the semi-final after completing a 4-1 comeback win over West Ham United.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: 10 things about Camping World Stadium

1 week ago | mancity.com | Holly Percival

Pep Guardiola’s side head to the United States for three matches in the group stage in the hope of earning the right to progress to the knockout stages. Initially, we’ll play Moroccan side Wydad AC, Abu Dhabi-based Al Ain and Italian giants Juventus. Every single match at the tournament can be watched live for free with a DAZN account. Our third match of the FIFA Club World Cup sees us take on Juventus in Orlando at 20:00 (UK) on Thursday 26 June.
How can I watch City's FA Youth Cup final?

1 week ago | mancity.com | Holly Percival

Oliver Reiss’ Under-18s travel to Villa Park today for a 15:00 (UK) kick-off. The game will be shown live in the UK on the FA Player and the official Emirates FA Cup Youtube channel. You can also keep across all of the action via theOfficial Man City App, as well as the key moments on X:@ManCityAcademy. City are hoping to win the FA Youth Cup in successive campaigns for the first time in the Club’s history.
City secure semi-final spot after late PL2 play-off win over Arsenal

1 week ago | mancity.com | Holly Percival

Khayon Edwards put the Gunners ahead after just a minute, catching City slightly off guard as the game got underway. Five minutes into the second half, Arsenal’s early intensity was rewarded. Louie Copley found space in behind and managed to squeeze the ball past Thorsten Spike Brits to double Arsenal’s lead. As we entered the final 15 minutes, City had Arsenal pinned in their half with Ben Wilkinson’s side trying their hardest to find a goal.
Wilkinson praises EDS resilience in wake of second successive extra-time triumph

2 weeks ago | mancity.com | Holly Percival

Khayon Edwards and Louie Copley gave the Gunners a two-goal lead after 50 minutes but the Premier League 2 league phase winners showed grit and determination as they continued to fight for a way back into the game. Ashton Muir halved the deficit before Lakyle Samuel’s header in the final minute of the match sent the game to extra time. Divin Mubama fired City ahead for the first time on 106 minutes and it would prove to be the decisive factor as we confirmed our place in the final four.
City's Academy: The month ahead

2 weeks ago | mancity.com | Holly Percival

May has the potential to be a spectacular month for the Club’s Academy. Fans could see potentially three more trophy lifts across both teams, with two already secured in our PL2 title triumph and Under-18 Premier League North success. Below is all the information you need for May’s fixtures including kick-off times and dates as well as guidance on what content will be available on mancity.com and the Official Man City App alongside our regular updates on X: @ManCityAcademy.