Sadly, it always looked a big ask for the young Reds to get over this second hurdle of their Youth Cup campaign. Although players in Chelsea's youth team have about as much chance as becoming regulars in the senior team as Pope Francis does of having a pile-up with a couple of nuns, their academy teams of late have been the best in the country. They're the current Youth Cup holders and, judging by this display, look a good bet to retain the trophy. United's Under-18 form this season has been, frankly, abysmal.
So defeat always looked likely, although the comprehensive manner of it certainly won't do anything to help a United academy squad already low on confidence.
Chelsea were already dominant when Ugbo gave them the lead after 20 minutes, before Abraham doubled the margin in first half stoppage time. Even at half-time it looked the best United could achieve was the prevention of a rout but hopes of a comeback were briefly raised when Charlie Scott (right) drove home from the edge of the area to half Chelsea's lead mid-way through the second half.
Sadly, the goal only seemed to spur the visitors on to re-establish their dominance and, within a minute, they were two goals ahead again, Mount finishing off a fine passing move with a clinical finish. Further goals from Dasilva and Ali gave the scoreline a comfortable look that was no more than Chelsea deserved.
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