Victor Valdes, Rafael and Ashley Young in action as Man Utd beat Chelsea U21s 2-1

MANCHESTER UNITED fielded a trio of senior stars as their Under-21s beat Chelsea last night.

11:32, Tue, Feb 10, 2015 | UPDATED: 11:41, Tue, Feb 10, 2015

Victor Valdes ACTION

Victor Valdes could not keep a clean sheet against Chelsea U21s

Goals from Andreas Pereira and Tom Thorpe sealed victory after Dominic Solanke had taken the lead for Chelsea at Leigh Sports Village.

New signing Victor Valdes was in goal for United, while Rafael and Ashley Young also made appearances.

Ashley Young ACTION

Ashley Young was also in action for United

United U21 boss Warren Joyce also played Tyler Blackett, Reece James and Nick Powell in a strong line-up.

But the Blues went ahead through Solanke early in the second half.

Dominic Solanke ACTION

Dominic Solanke celebrates his opener for Chelsea

Less than 10 minutes later Pereira equalised through a deflected free-kick before Thorpe sealed victory with a late header.

Manchester United: Valdes; Rafael, Thorpe, Blackett, James; Harrop, Grimshaw, Young (Weir 59); A.Pereira, Powell, Fletcher (Love 65)

Subs not used: J.Pereira, Kellett, Willock