Why is the FA Youth Cup final at the Joie Stadium?

Name: Manchester City turn down Manchester United offer to host FA Youth Cup final
Uploaded: 2026-05-05T17:33:17.580Z
Duration: 1 min 3 s
Description: Manchester City choose to host the FA Youth Cup final at the Joie Stadium, rather than the Etihad Stadium, and refuse Manchester United's request to hold the game at Old Trafford.

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BBC Sport's Ben Croucher explains why Manchester City have chosen to host the FA Youth Cup final at the Joie Stadium, rather than the Etihad Stadium that can hold more fans

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