City's Under 18's were cruelly denied a point against Manchester United on Saturday.

Adrian Pennock's side dominated large periods of the match but a late goal left the youngsters heartbroken.

The Potters had seven corners in the first 15 minutes, but couldn't find a way past the stubborn defence.

United midfielder James flicked Drinkwater's 12^th minute corner in to the back of the net against the run of play, before Nathan McDonald fired home a spectacular free kick to level the scorelines.

Irish youngster Dean McCormick went close on several occasions for City, but United keeper Ben Amos twice saved well.

An entertaining game looked to have more goals in it with both sides going close; Ajose smashing the post for the visitors,

More late chances for the home side went begging, before Drinkwater fired past keeper Steve Ryan in the last 15 minutes to secure an undeserved victory.