Manchester Derby: Man City Beat Man United In Penalty Shootout To Claim Community Shield

Written By Albert Echatah

Once again, Wembley Stadium hosted the annual curtain-raiser of the new season, Manchester City were up against Manchester United led by Erik Ten Hag.

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However, teenager Nico O’Reilly did made his City senior debut after making such an impression in the preseason. And as the first half wore on, United dropped deeper and deeper, with Pep Guardiola’s team appearing far more at ease.

The Premier League champions were led by Oscar Bobb, another youngster, while Jeremy Doku had Diogo Dalot on lock down the left. The first meaningful opportunity came from Bobb, though, as his pass set up James McAtee, whose shot cannoned back off the post.

After some excellent play involving Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, and Mason Mount, United began to take control of the game at the half-hour mark. Mason Mount attempted to play one pass too many to the England international rather than taking a shot from inside the area.

United appeared to have broken the deadlock early in the second half when Bruno Fernandes’ incredible strike was disallowed for offside.

Savinho, who recently joined with City, entered the game shortly after the hour mark. He nearly made an impact right away, as his piercing shot was stopped before he laid the ball for Erling Haaland, who was unable to complete the pass.

With 15 minutes remaining, Marcus Rashford struck the post with a chance to give Erik Ten Hag’s the lead from 15 yards out. But in the end, the late United pressure paid off, as Garnacho produced a fantastic finish.

However, Manchester United’s lead lasted just five minutes as Bernardo Silva’s late equaliser brought the score back to even and forced extra time.

Although the spot kicks were excellent, Jonny Evans missed his spot kick while Manuel Akanji scored to give City the victory.

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