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It would be unfair on Manchester City's Under-18s to describe them as being in good form heading into last season's FA Cup final. Form tends to be temporary, whereas having drawn and lost their opening two matches of the year Oliver Reiss's side had gone on to win the next 27.

Between August 25 and May 4, they won each and every one of their league and cup matches in an utterly dominant campaign. As if that wasn't enough, the Under-21s won their league and knockout competition and the Under-19s reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Youth League.

In short, winning is expected for every age group at City . Staff will tell you that other things matter more, but that is because if performance or behaviour or individual development are prioritised than results are naturally

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