EDS & Academy

FA Youth Cup: Gallery of the story so far

Manchester City will face Chelsea in the final of the FA Youth Cup but how have they got to this stage? Club photographer Tom Flathers has snapped the journey...

Wins over Reading, Liverpool, Southampton, Aston Villa and Stoke have brought City to their third consecutive Youth Cup final with Chelsea.

Look below for the best bits from the likes of Jadon Sancho, Phil Foden, Brahim Diaz and Lukas Nmecha throughout the run...

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SURROUNDED: Jadon Sancho worries Liverpool defenders to the extent that they gather around him

SURROUNDED: Jadon Sancho worries Liverpool defenders to the extent that they gather around him
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GROUP TOGETHER: City celebrate the goal that guarantees safe passage to the fifth round

GROUP TOGETHER: City celebrate the goal that guarantees safe passage to the fifth round
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IN THE LEAD: Phil Foden makes the difference early in the tie with Southampton

IN THE LEAD: Phil Foden makes the difference early in the tie with Southampton
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WHEELS AWAY: Lukas Nmecha is delighted after yet another goal sees off the Saints

WHEELS AWAY: Lukas Nmecha is delighted after yet another goal sees off the Saints
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BIG BATTLE: Tom Dele-Bashiru competes with the Villa midfielders during the difficult quarter-final

BIG BATTLE: Tom Dele-Bashiru competes with the Villa midfielders during the difficult quarter-final
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UNBRIDLED JOY: Matt Smith is mauled after his late winner over Villa in the quarter-final

UNBRIDLED JOY: Matt Smith is mauled after his late winner over Villa in the quarter-final
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WEAVING HIS WAY THROUGH: Brahim Diaz scores a magical goal against Stoke

WEAVING HIS WAY THROUGH: Brahim Diaz scores a magical goal against Stoke
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WILD CELEBRATIONS: Brahim Diaz and Jadon Sancho lead the joy during the 6-0 thrashing of Stoke in the semi-final first leg

WILD CELEBRATIONS: Brahim Diaz and Jadon Sancho lead the joy during the 6-0 thrashing of Stoke in the semi-final first leg
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GOALS, GOALS, GOALS: Nmecha scored six goals in the semi-final tie with Stoke

GOALS, GOALS, GOALS: Nmecha scored six goals in the semi-final tie with Stoke
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SQUAD GOALS: Smiles all around between the City youngsters as the final looms

SQUAD GOALS: Smiles all around between the City youngsters as the final looms