US EditionChido Obi becomes youngest player to start a Premier League match for Man United
- On Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Gtech Community Stadium in London, 17-year-old Chido Obi made history by making his first Premier League first-team appearance for Manchester United in a starting role against Brentford.
- Seventeen-Year-Old Chido Obi, who represents Denmark at youth level and transferred from Arsenal to Manchester United last year, was given a starting role as part of squad rotation during the break between Europa League semifinal matches.
- Manchester United selected their third-youngest Premier League lineup ever, with players averaging just under 23 years old, as they readied themselves for the second leg against Athletic Bilbao.
- Obi made his first league start after five substitute appearances this season, and the match kicked off at 2pm BST without live UK television coverage.
- This appearance marked a milestone indicating United’s willingness to test youth talent during a disappointing Premier League campaign amid priorities in European competition.
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Chido Obi Makes Premier League History with Manchester United | Sports-Games
Chido Obi Makes Premier League History with Manchester United Chido Obi achieved a historic milestone on Sunday, becoming the youngest player ever to start in a Premier League match for Manchester United. The 17-year-old striker lined up against Brentford, making a notable entry into the club's records.Obi, a Denmark youth international, was signed from Arsenal last year. Since then, he has appeared five times in the league this season, albeit a…
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