Rising youngster Chido Obi made history on Sunday by becoming the youngest player to start a Premier League match for Manchester United, taking the field against Brentford at just 17 years and 156 days old.
The Nigerian-born Denmark youth international, who joined United from Arsenal last year, had previously made five league appearances this season, all as a substitute, but is still seeking his first goal for the senior team.
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With the fixture falling between the two legs of their Europa League semifinal against Athletic Bilbao, manager Erik ten Hag opted to rest key players, naming a youthful starting XI with an average age of 22 years and 270 days. According to Opta, it ranks as the third youngest Premier League starting lineup in the club’s history.
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Obi’s milestone reflects United’s ongoing commitment to developing young talent through their academy and integrating them into the first team.
