Four-goal Chido Obi-Martin powers Manchester United U21s past Leicester

Chido Obi-Martin delivered a ruthless reminder of his potential with a four-goal performance for Manchester United Under-21s in a 4-1 victory over Leicester City, tightening the club’s grip at the top of Premier League 2.

The 18-year-old Danish striker of Nigerian descent produced a clinical display that underlined both his composure and growing maturity. He opened the scoring in the 37th minute, reacting sharply inside the box to put United ahead.

Leicester responded through Lorenz Hutchinson, but Obi-Martin restored the lead in first-half stoppage time, striking with the authority of a seasoned No.9.

His influence only deepened after the break. Even with United reduced to ten men following Reiss Khela’s dismissal, Obi-Martin remained decisive.

He completed his hat-trick in the 88th minute with a well-taken finish before adding a fourth in added time to seal an emphatic win at Leicester’s state-of-the-art training complex. After the final whistle, he posed with the match ball, holding up four fingers in celebration of a personal milestone.

The result extends United’s advantage at the summit of Premier League 2, where they sit two points clear of Chelsea FC and Ipswich Town with a game in hand. The league campaign will culminate in end-of-season play-offs, adding further incentive to maintain momentum.

Within the academy, there has been a deliberate emphasis on patience regarding Obi-Martin’s development.

Having been fast-tracked into the senior setup last season amid attacking shortages, he featured seven times for the first team but has largely focused on youth competitions this term. Coaches have noted marked improvement in his off-the-ball work and overall tactical discipline.

The Denmark Under-21 international has been a regular across multiple competitions, including the EFL Trophy, National League Cup and Premier League International Cup. United’s Under-21s are set to face Real Madrid next month in a high-profile European youth quarter-final.