- Manchester United under-18s manager Darren Fletcher criticised the FA Youth Cup final's staging and post-match celebrations after his side lost 2-1 to Manchester City.
- Fletcher expressed deep unhappiness that the match was held at the Joie Stadium, Manchester City's academy ground, rather than a neutral or larger venue, citing City's claim that the Etihad Stadium was unavailable.
- He described the trophy presentation as a “Man City parade”, complaining that individual coaches and players were announced, which he considered inappropriate for an FA competition final.
- Fletcher stated he was “disappointed in the FA for everything that’s gone around this game”, including the location and the nature of the celebrations, feeling it allowed City to “take over” the event.
- Manchester City declined to comment on Fletcher's complaints, though it was understood that club officials reacted with amusement to his remarks.
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