Despite speculation of a potential move to the Saudi Pro League, Manchester United's experienced midfielder Casemiro has captured the attention of head coach Erik ten Hag with his strong pre-season form. The Brazilian's absence from the Copa America squad allowed him to start training early and he has impressed in both the Community Shield and Premier League opener. The relationship between the two had reportedly broken down last season, but Ten Hag now wants to keep the 32-year-old at Old Trafford due to his improved fitness levels and belief that he can still contribute at the highest level.
At just 20 years old, Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho has already shown glimpses of his potential, scoring in their recent league opener and Community Shield match. Manager Erik ten Hag believes that Garnacho has the potential to become a world-class player, but stresses the importance of hard work. Along with fellow midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, Garnacho's experience with England's Euro 2024 campaign is expected to further hone his skills this season.
The highly anticipated F.A. Community Shield tournament returns to England with a Manchester showdown between Manchester United and Manchester City. While Manchester City aims for redemption after losing in the previous final, Manchester United makes their first appearance in the tournament since 2016. Football fans are in for an exciting match at Wembley as both teams vie for the first silverware of the season.
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.
During the Community Shield match between Manchester United and Manchester City, forward Marcus Rashford missed a crucial opportunity to score, leaving fans disappointed and upset. The 25-year-old, who has been under scrutiny for inconsistent performances and social media abuse, found himself in the firing line once again. Despite receiving a well-placed pass and having only the goalkeeper to beat, Rashford shockingly squandered the chance, leading to seething reactions from Manchester United supporters.
Fans of the Premier League were on the edge of their seats during Saturday's Community Shield when Manchester City defeated Manchester United on penalties. What really caught their attention, however, was the conversation between goalkeeper Andre Onana and Erling Haaland during the tense shootout, with fans speculating on what the two players discussed as tensions rose. Despite United taking the lead in the 89th minute, City ultimately prevailed in the shootout with Onana making a crucial save.
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.
After both teams' success in the Premier League and FA Cup last season, Manchester United and Manchester City will meet once again at Wembley for the Community Shield. With City's recent dominance in the competition and United's underdog status in the FA Cup final, their showdown is sure to be intense. However, missing key players from the Euro 2024 final may affect both teams' performance. Follow for live updates and the reveal of the team news at 2pm.