Thank you as always for your company this evening!
It was a tough one to swallow, but still a season to be proud of and we will be back in 2026/27 as we look to defend both the Under-18 Premier League North and FA Youth Cup.
Your unwavering support throughout this season has been incredible as always for our young talents.
The Blues claim their third U18 National Final title and first since 2018 after tonight's victory.
City will be disappointed tonight especially after conceding a fifth with seconds to play.
However, it is still a season to be proud of as we claimed an FA Youth Cup trophy and U18 Premier League North title.
This evening's game will also be a massive learning opportunity for our young Blues after playing a top side at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea have a fifth through Kavuma-McQueen.
Ezenwata comes off due to cramp
Amicably City are still pushing forward despite being 4-1 and leaving absolutely everything on the pitch.
Ryan McAidoo looked like he was about to claw back a consolation goal before teeing up Teddie Lamb but our prolific striker was stopped in his tracks as the Chelsea 'keeper cleared with ease.
We have an incredible ten minutes to play in London due to multiple players going down with cramp issues - which almost seems quite ironic!
A through ball slid into Sol Gordon sees the youngster round Ben Vickery before passing over the line.
CommentaryReporting by Alice Wright @mancity