Aston Villa Claims FA Youth Cup with 3-1 Victory Over Manchester City

Aston Villa's under-18 team claimed their fifth FA Youth Cup title with a 3-1 comeback victory over Manchester City at Villa Park, cheered on by more than 25,000 fans. City took an early lead within two minutes, but Villa responded almost immediately with a header from TJ Carroll off a corner. Villa then pulled ahead before halftime through a stunning volley by Cole Brannigan, who had earlier assisted the equalizer. In the second half, Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba sealed the win with a long-range strike, as Villa's defensive resilience and clinical set-piece execution kept City at bay. The win marks Villa's second FA Youth Cup triumph in four years and was achieved against a City side that had lost only once in the under-18 Premier League all season. Villa's victory was celebrated as a testament to their composure and tactical discipline despite an early setback.