Sports · 4 September 2026

JJ Gabriel, 15, can play for Man Utd in Premier League unregistered

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Manchester United's JJ Gabriel is still eligible to play in the Premier League this season, even though he wasn't on the official squad list. Premier League rules mean players born after January 1, 2005, don't need to be registered. Gabriel, aged 15, has already shown his talent, scoring and assisting for the Under-21s in August.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 September 2026 at 4:42

Reported by Manchester Evening News · How we write briefs

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