A Premier League veteran has left followers scratching their heads after scoring a successful aim for Manchester United U21s.
United defeated Manchester City 2-1 within the Premier League 2 fixture, regardless of a late pink card for Samuel Mather. Ethan Joseph-Wheatley opened the scoring for the Reds on 35 minutes earlier than a well-known title doubled the lead 9 minutes into the second half.
Player-coach Tom Huddlestone, who’s 37 years younger, popped up with what proved to be the winner earlier than City pulled one again by way of Stephen Mfuni. Fans had been naturally left bemused as to why the previous Tottenham and Nottingham Forest midfielder was enjoying.
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As Huddlestone’s aim was introduced on social media, one confused supporter stated: “Wait, what??” A second quipped: “The U41s looking sharp.”
A 3rd fan stated: “Tom Huddlestone scored the winner for the U21s today. He made his professional debut in August 2003 for Derby. I was 5 months old when he made his pro debut. Crazy.”
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It wasn’t the primary time Huddlestone had turned out for United’s children and his presence is solely professional. The Premier League rulebook states that golf equipment are “permitted to use five (previously three) over-age outfield players and one over-age goalkeeper, in order to transition from its under-23 format”.
It provides: “The aim is to continue providing opportunities for the best young players to play alongside and against older and more experienced players.”
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United confirmed Huddlestone’s standing within the U21s firstly of the season, saying: “By working with the other coaches, he has been able to pass on his experience to the club’s youngsters, even during some matches when taking to the field.
“Huddlestone will at times solely play in fixtures for the U21s as one of five permitted over-age outfield players in Premier League 2 and the Papa Johns Trophy.”