"City were drawn at home for the game but are unable to use the main pitch, with Pep Guardiola's first team still having three home Premier League games to play."
"United, who last won the trophy in 2022, told City they were prepared to host the game, but City said no, so the game will be played at the 7,000-capacity ground."
"United sources feel it is a mistake and will cost the majority of the players involved an experience in what could turn out to be the biggest game of their lives."
Manchester City will host the FA Youth Cup final against Manchester United at Joie Stadium due to scheduling conflicts with the first team. City declined United's offer to move the match to Old Trafford, where they last won the trophy in 2022. The smaller stadium has a capacity of 7,000 and has hosted Youth Cup finals before. United believes this decision may deprive players of a significant experience. The match is expected to take place on Thursday, 14 May, but the date is yet to be confirmed.
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