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Kai Rooney scores four as Man United U18s beat Burnley 6-0

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Kai Rooney scores four in 6-0 win

Kai Rooney scored four goals as Manchester United Under-18s beat Burnley 6-0.

The match

The game was on Tuesday afternoon

The Under-18s Premier League game took place on October 27, 2026.

Goal one

First goal in the 22nd minute

A team mate hit the post, and Kai struck the rebound into the net.

Goal two

Second goal from the penalty spot

Kai was fouled in the box early in the second half, then scored the penalty.

Goal three

Third goal was a header

Jay McEvoy took the corner, and Kai nodded it in during the 63rd minute.

Goal four

Fourth goal in the 66th minute

Kai struck the ball low with his right foot to make it 4-0.

The team

Two more goals sealed the win

Jaume Camacho and Noah Ajayi added late goals for a 6-0 win.

The form

Five goals in three league games

Kai now has five goals and one assist in three youth league games.

The reaction

Fans joked about Chelsea

Fans joked that Kai should start against Chelsea on Saturday.

The truth

Those posts were jokes, not news

No club source said Kai will play in the senior game against Chelsea.

What next

The next step is Under-21 football

Kai made his Under-21 debut on October 16 against Nottingham Forest.

What next

A famous name, a long road

At 16, Kai has time, goals, and a clear next step to prove himself.

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