2016 Barclays Premier League 2: Friday U23 Result, Updated Table and Schedule

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Reading grabbed a confident 2-0 win over Arsenal in the first-ever Premier League 2 match at Meadow Park on Friday.

The Royals had the better of a scrappy first period, with the Gunners struggling to carve out chances. The visitors got the reward their dominance deserved after half-time, with Andy Rinomhota and substitute Harry Cardwell bagging the goals.

Manchester United, who won the Under 21 league last term, will begin their campaign with a clash against Leicester City on Monday. Beforehand, youngsters from Chelsea and Liverpool will be in action on Sunday against Sunderland and Southampton, respectively.

Here are the standings following Friday’s contest and a look ahead to the matches to come.

Reading Secured Deserved Win Over Arsenal

The format of the reserve league has been tweaked slightly by the Premier League for the 2016-17 campaign, increasing the standard age limit by two years. The competition format—two divisions—remained the same, with the sides involved able to field a goalkeeper and no more than three outfield players above the age …

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