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Chido Obi-Martin makes instant history for Manchester United
Chido Obi-Martin set a new club record by making his first Premier League start for Manchester United. The teenage striker was named in the starting line-up by Ruben Amorim for Sunday’s 4-3 defeat to Brentford. Obi-Martin has become United’s youngest ever Premier League starterGetty The teenager started against Brentford aged 17 years and 156 daysGetty It came at 17 years and 156 days old for Obi-Martin, making him the youngest-ever player to start a Premier League match for United. The youngster was also making his seventh appearance for the Red Devils first-team since arriving at Old Trafford. Obi-Martin completed a move from Arsenal back in October to link up with the United academy. He was handed his Premier League debut in February, appearing as a substitute against Fulham. The 17-year-old is still awaiting his first goal for the Red Devils. Despite that, he has already scored 12 times in just 10 appearances for their Under-18s. Explaining his decision to hand Obi-Martin his first league start, Amorim told Sky Sports: “We need to focus a lot on our young players. “For me, it is not a massive game for Chido. I know it’s important for Chido, but I don’t want a lot of pressure on Chido. “He played really well in the minutes against Wolverhampton. I feel he is ready to cope with the demands of the Premier League.” As for rotating his squad, he added: “It is really hard because we want to improve in the table. In this moment I think everyone can understand our choice.” Obi-Martin joined the Red Devils from Arsenal in OctoberGetty The forward has already made seven first-team appearancesGetty Amorim made a string of changes from Thursday’s win over Athletic Bilbao for the clash with the Bees. Along with Obi-Martin, academy starlets Harry Amass and Tyler Fredricson were also included in the starting line-up. The Portuguese’s XI had an average age of just 22 years and 270 days. It is the third youngest starting line-up in Premier League history and the youngest since 2009. Middlesbrough set the current record of 20 years and 181 days against Fulham back in May 2006. The Red Devils took a giant leap towards the Europa League final in midweek. Their victory in Spain means they will defend a 3-0 lead in this week’s second leg. Meanwhile, a win at Brentford on Sunday would lift them up to 13th in the table.
Chido Obi-Martin set a new club record by making his first Premier League start for Manchester United.
The teenage striker was named in the starting line-up by Ruben Amorim for Sunday’s 4-3 defeat to Brentford.
It came at 17 years and 156 days old for Obi-Martin, making him the youngest-ever player to start a Premier League match for United.
The youngster was also making his seventh appearance for the Red Devils first-team since arriving at Old Trafford.
Obi-Martin completed a move from Arsenal back in October to link up with the United academy.
He was handed his Premier League debut in February, appearing as a substitute against Fulham.
The 17-year-old is still awaiting his first goal for the Red Devils.
Despite that, he has already scored 12 times in just 10 appearances for their Under-18s.
Explaining his decision to hand Obi-Martin his first league start, Amorim told Sky Sports: “We need to focus a lot on our young players.
“For me, it is not a massive game for Chido. I know it’s important for Chido, but I don’t want a lot of pressure on Chido.
“He played really well in the minutes against Wolverhampton. I feel he is ready to cope with the demands of the Premier League.”
As for rotating his squad, he added: “It is really hard because we want to improve in the table. In this moment I think everyone can understand our choice.”
Amorim made a string of changes from Thursday’s win over Athletic Bilbao for the clash with the Bees.
Along with Obi-Martin, academy starlets Harry Amass and Tyler Fredricson were also included in the starting line-up.
The Portuguese’s XI had an average age of just 22 years and 270 days.
It is the third youngest starting line-up in Premier League history and the youngest since 2009.
Middlesbrough set the current record of 20 years and 181 days against Fulham back in May 2006.
The Red Devils took a giant leap towards the Europa League final in midweek.
Their victory in Spain means they will defend a 3-0 lead in this week’s second leg.
Meanwhile, a win at Brentford on Sunday would lift them up to 13th in the table.
