Report – Osei-Tutu scores and Bielik returns as Arsenal U23s beat Manchester City

Premier League 2 

Manchester City 0 Arsenal 1 (Osei-Tutu 48)

Arsenal U23s overcame their Manchester City counterparts with a hard-fought away victory today that was secured courtesy of a second half goal from Jordi Osei-Tutu.

Osei-Tutu, who signed a contract extension this week, found the net early in the second half.

Coach Steve Gatting welcomed back Krystian Bielik and Jeff Reine-Adelaide from injuries, while Deyan Iliev also came into the side.

Marcus McGuane was back from injury to make the bench, where he was joined by Yassin Fortune, who has been on the periphery of proceedings this season.

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Subs: Fortune (for Reine-Adelaide, 68). Not used: Keto, T. Bola, Gilmour, McGuane.

Arsenal were impressive in the first half and had an opportunity to take the lead through Joe Willock, who saw his effort saved.

Manchester City provided a threat of their own but Arsenal took the lead in the 48th minute when Osei-Tutu scored his first goal at this level having been teed up by Josh Dasilva.

Arsenal introduced Fortune into the fray as he made a rare appearance, replacing Jeff Reine-Adelaide, and the young Gunners held on to secure an impressive victory.