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Manchester United's Youthful Squad: The Youngest Average Starting XI in the Premier League

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 9 September 2019.

Published on September 9, 2019, Manchester United's decision to give youth a chance has paid off, with their average starting age being the youngest in the Premier League this season.

The Red Devils' squad boasts an average age of just 24 years and 173 days, with players like Daniel James, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Marcus Rashford, all 21, starting for the team.

Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has opted to start the likes of Scott McTominay, 22, and Andreas Pereira, 23, ahead of experienced players Nemanja Matic and Juan Mata.

Southampton are second on the list, with an average age of 25 years and 22 days, while Norwich City and Chelsea follow closely behind.

Manchester United's youthful squad has been a topic of discussion, with the team going three games without a win this season. However, their last win was against Chelsea, and they are looking to continue their winning streak.

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