MANCHESTER CITY youngster Nico O’Reilly scored from near the halfway line with a remarkable lob during an U18s clash against rivals Manchester United.
The 18-year-old has been sensational for the Sky Blues’ academy side this season.
Manchester City U18s' Nico O'Reilly really lobbed the keeper from way out against Manchester United 😮
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O’Reilly has contributed 12 goals and 14 assists in 30 appearances during the 2022/23 campaign.
And he bagged a brace in the Manchester derby on Saturday as City claimed a 3-1 victory at United’s Aon Training Complex.
Having already scored the opener in the 12th minute, O’Reilly proceeded to net a stunning second on the half hour mark.
The No10 was found just inside the Man Utd half when he clipped a delightful lob over Elyh Harrison in the Red Devils’ goal.
Reacting to the strike on social media, one person said: “What a goal 👏. City spitting out wonderkids for fun.”
Another added: “He was the outstanding player on the pitch versus Arsenal in the #FAYouthCup semi final. Huge talent.”
And a third responded: “City’s U18s giving United the work.”
This is not the first time Manchester-born O’Reilly has turned heads with a sensational goal this season.
Earlier this month, the English prospect scored a scorpion kick against Middlesbrough in a 2-1 win.
Man City sit top of the U18s Premier League North table, one point ahead of Sunderland.
City, who have brought through the likes of Phil Foden and Jadon Sancho, are looking to secure a third successive U18 title.
SOURCE: thesun.co.uk
