Lacey and Obi inspire Manchester United U21s to dramatic victory over Sunderland in PL2 play-offs

Manchester United U21s advanced to the Premier League 2 play-offs quarter-final after beating Sunderland 3-2 in the round of 16 on Sunday afternoon.

United finished joint-top with Chelsea during the regular season, while Sunderland placed 15th.

Chido Obi broke the deadlock in the 14th minute, receiving a precise pass from Jack Moorhouse, before picking out the bottom corner.

Jack Fletcher doubled the advantage in the 26th minute from a rebound, following brilliant work from Moorhouse and Lacey.