Community Shield: Man City Wins Man United On Penalties

Manchester City today beat Manchester United 7-6 on penalties to lift this year’s Community Shield.

The game played at Wembley had ended 1-1 apiece at full regulation time, despite gaining unusual intensity towards the end.

At the end, it was Manchester City that had the last laugh, whereas

Though Manchester United drew the first blood through Alejandro Garnacho but Manchester City responded shortly after, through Bernardo Silva drawing more gusto into the game.

Analysts were of the view that Manchester United could have done better, possibly picking the Community shield but for the absence of some key players.

Manchester City is thus now on song, having won the Premier League for a record four consecutive seasons but it is the first time in that run that they have won the season opener after defeats to Leicester, Liverpool, and Arsenal in the past three years.

City’s England trio of Kyle Walker, John Stones and Phil Foden, as well as Spain midfielder Rodri are yet to return to training following their efforts in reaching the final of Euro 2024.

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By contrast, United boss Erik ten Hag showed his desperation to win more silverware by thrusting teenager Kobbie Mainoo straight back into the heart of the action after his starring role for England in Germany.

Despite also leaving Kevin De Bruyne and Silva on the bench, City controlled the game early on with the electric Jeremy Doku causing havoc down the left.

James McAtee could be handed his chance to shine this season by Pep Guardiola with Julian Alvarez set to join Atletico Madrid AFP reported.

According to the agency,  McAtee, who spent last season on loan at Sheffield United, was inches away from making his mark with a curling effort that came back off the post midway through the first half.

According to the analysis, Amad Diallo should have gone for goal himself rather than trying to square to Bruno Fernandes with the goal gaping as half-time approached.

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Also, Fernandes started in an unfamiliar centre-forward role due to the absence of Rasmus Hojlund through injury and a lack of match fitness for Joshua Zirkzee.