Manchester United’s Under-21s suffered their first Premier League 2 defeat in six games, narrowly losing 1-0 to Fulham at Leigh Sports Village.
Callum Osmand’s goal, scored 10 minutes into the second half, proved decisive as the visitors claimed all three points under the floodlights.
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New signing Ayden Heaven, who recently arrived from Arsenal, made his first appearance for the club, completing a planned first 45-minute stint.
Chances were scarce in the early stages on a frigid night in Leigh, but the match became more open as the first half progressed.
Fulham threatened with a flurry of opportunities, including two Osmand efforts and a Chris Donnell shot that forced a sharp low save from United goalkeeper William Murdock.
Youngster Heaven will be hoping he spends more time with the first team as the season progresses.