Manchester City secured a much-needed win against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, with Kevin De Bruyne making a triumphant return to the starting lineup and helping the team end their seven-game winless run. Bernardo Silva and De Bruyne himself scored in the first half, while Jeremy Doku added a third in the second half to secure the victory. The win has lifted City back into the top four and fans will be hoping this marks the end of their rough patch.
In a surprising outcome, Brighton and Hove Albion defeated Manchester City with a final score of 2-1. The intense match saw a yellow card handed out to Jan Paul van Hecke of Brighton and Hove Albion and Erling Haaland of Manchester City. Despite Manchester City's attempts, including a saved header by Bernardo Silva, they were unable to come out on top as Carlos Baleba's impressive shot was blocked by Brighton's defense.
Despite initial on-field ruling of offside, John Stones' 95th-minute winner stands as referees determine teammate Bernardo Silva had no impact on opposing goalkeeper. Wolves suffer a frustrating loss after holding off City's late offensive push, while City continues Premier League dominance with new focus on set pieces.
As Portugal prepares to host Croatia and Scotland in their Nations League matches, coach Roberto Martinez is determined to bring out the best in his team after their Euro 2024 quarterfinal loss to France. Martinez acknowledges the criticism from fans but believes the internal demands are even greater and will fuel his team to defend their title.
Manchester City beat Manchester United in a thrilling Community Shield match, which ended in a 1-1 draw and had to be decided by a penalty shootout. Despite missing some key players in their line-up, City dominated possession and fought hard against United's strong defense. After a late equalizer from City's Bernardo Silva, it all came down to a nail-biting shootout, where City's Manuel Akanji scored the winning penalty to claim their first Community Shield title since 2019. This victory marks a historic moment for City after a string of defeats in this annual season-opening match.
In a battled between two of the Premier League's heavyweights, Manchester City came out on top, beating Manchester United via penalty shootout in the Community Shield at Wembley. Substitute Alejandro Garnacho put United ahead in the 82nd minute, but Bernardo Silva equalized for City just seven minutes later. Despite United's valiant effort and commanding possession, it was ultimately the reigning Premier League champions who lifted the trophy. Casemiro was one of United's standout performers with an individual pass accuracy of 84% and one big chance created.
Manchester City defeated Manchester United in the Community Shield on penalties after a tightly contested match that ended in a 1-1 draw. United's new signing from City, Jadon Sancho, missed his penalty while ex-United player Jonny Evans also failed to convert his. City's Bernardo Silva equalized late in the game to force a penalty shootout after United's Alejandro Garnacho scored the opening goal. The match also saw a reunion between Ten Hag and Sancho after their public fallout last year.
In a thrilling match, Manchester City emerged victorious against Manchester United in the 2024 Community Shield Final. The game was tied 1-1 after 90 minutes, with United taking the lead through Alejandro Garnacho and City equalizing through birthday boy Bernardo Silva. This win also extended Pep Guardiola's record against United's manager, Erik ten Hag, to 5-2.
Former Arsenal defender William Gallas has suggested that Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins would be a great addition to the Gunners squad. Gallas believes that Watkins' pace and partnership with Martin Odegaard could bring great success to Arsenal. The Gunners are currently eyeing the 25-year-old forward as part of their summer transfer plans. Keep up with the latest news and completed deals in the world of European football with Euro 2024 free bets and offers.
Diogo Costa's incredible performance in the shootout, saving three consecutive penalties, secured Portugal's victory over Slovenia in the Round of 16 at UEFA Euro 2024. Despite missing a penalty in Extra Time, Cristiano Ronaldo redeemed himself by scoring in the shootout alongside Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes. Oblak's save against Joao Cancelo was not enough to save Slovenia as their hopes of advancing were shattered by Costa's heroics. This intense match is not one to miss, so catch all the highlights in our live coverage!