James Garner hit his eighth and ninth Manchester United goals this season as the Under-23s held off a second half Stoke City fightback to win 3-2 at the Bet 365 Stadium.
Garner's brace and Angel Gomes' close-range finish from Timothy Fosu-Mensah's excellent cross proved to be enough for United, who raced into a 3-0 half-time lead.
That was despite two Potters' headers making it a nervy finish for United, with Axel Tuanzebe's defensive resilience - and a late goalline clearance - crucial to the victory.
The game marked the return of both Fosu-Mensah and Tuanzebe to match action, as both players recover from long-term injuries.
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