Manchester City defeat Manchester United on penalties to clinch Community Shield
Pep Guardiola's side secure the trophy after a 7-6 penalty shootout win over Man Utd
Manchester City secured the first trophy of the new season, triumphing over Manchester United in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw to win the Community Shield on Saturday.
City entered the game with the aim of avoiding a repeat of their FA Cup final loss in May, where they were defeated 2-1 by their fierce rivals.
Pep Guardiola opted to give youngsters James McAtee, Nico O’Reilly, Oscar Bobb, and Rico Lewis a chance to impress in the match.
City avenged their FA Cup defeat with a victory in the penalty shootout, following goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Bernardo Silva.
Garnacho, who started on the bench, was introduced in the 59th minute, replacing Amad on the right wing.
He immediately became a threat, and with eight minutes remaining, he broke the deadlock with a terrific run and finish.
However, City, the reigning Premier League champions, showed their resilience.
Silva, another substitute, scored a brilliant header to equalize in the closing stages, connecting with a superb cross from Bobb.
With the score level after 90 minutes, the match was decided by penalties.
Despite the Community Shield often being regarded as a glamorous friendly, the tension was palpable at Wembley.
United’s Andre Onana, gave his side early hope by saving Silva’s penalty, but misses from Jadon Sancho and Jonny Evans proved costly.
City defender Manuel Akanji calmly converted the winning penalty, adding to City’s growing trophy collection.
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