Manchester City Wins Community Shield in Penalty Shootout Thriller Against Manchester United

Manchester City claimed their first Community Shield title since 2019, defeating local rivals Manchester United in a nail-biting penalty shootout at Wembley Stadium. The match ended 1-1 after regular time, with Alejandro Garnacho’s 82nd-minute goal cancelled out by Bernardo Silva’s equalizer seven minutes later.

In the penalty shootout, City goalkeeper Ederson made a crucial save to deny Jadon Sancho, and Jonny Evans’ miss sealed the win for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Manchester City dominated possession in the first half, but United created the better chances. The Red Devils took the lead through Garnacho’s impressive run and finish, but City responded swiftly through Silva’s well-taken goal.

In the penalty shootout, City goalkeeper Ederson thwarted Sancho’s effort, and Evans’ miss allowed City to take the title.

Manchester City won the Community Shield on Sunday by beating Man United on penalties

Manchester City Player Ratings

EDERSON – 7

The City goalkeeper made a crucial save in the penalty shootout to deny Sancho and scored himself low into the corner.

RICO LEWIS – 7

The versatile defender slotted in at right-back and gave an energetic display, creating Haaland’s best opportunity and impressing in front of England interim manager Lee Carsley.

MANUEL AKANJI – 6.5

The Swiss defender kept his nerve to score the decisive penalty and was fortunate that Fernandes was ruled offside after he allowed the United skipper to run off him.

RUBEN DIAS – 6

The Portuguese defender found Fernandes harder to cope with as a false nine and faces a challenge to keep his place.

Manchester United Player Ratings

ANDRE ONANA – 6

The United goalkeeper thought his penalty save from Bernardo would make him a hero before City’s comeback.

DIOGO DALOT – 5

The Portuguese defender struggled to contain Doku’s speed and direct running.

HARRY MAGUIRE – 6.5

The United captain lasted an hour despite being a pre-match injury doubt and was a reassuring presence.

JONNY EVANS – 5.5

The 36-year-old tried manfully to keep up with Bobb and City’s other youngsters but will be more of a stand-in this season.

LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 5

The Argentine defender started at left-back but erred after returning to the middle, allowing Bobb to dribble past and set up City’s equalizer.

CASEMIRO – 6

The Brazilian midfielder was good on the ball but the legs didn’t always move as quickly as they should, and he was lucky with a challenge on McAtee.

KOBBIE MAINOO – 6

The youngster failed to repeat his man-of-the-match performance in May’s FA Cup final but that’s no surprise.

AMAD DIALLO – 7

Justified getting selected ahead of Antony on the right. Chose to pass to Mount rather than shoot after breaking free in the box and it was the wrong decision.

MASON MOUNT – 5.5

United fans will be pleased to see him on the pitch after last season’s injury woes, but his relationship with Fernandes is still not clicking.

MARCUS RASHFORD – 5

Had a nightmare in front of Carsley. Missed three presentable chances, including a sitter in front of goal midway through the second half.

BRUNO FERNANDES – 6.5

Not as effective as a false nine as he’d been at the FA Cup final but took leader’s responsibility to score opening penalty and also console Sancho after he’d missed.

ERIK TEN HAG – 6

Another strange performance from United. They looked second best but still had the best chances. Up in the stands, Dan Ashworth and the other execs will want more.