Published on: Aug 7, 2024 12:06 pm IST|Updated on: Aug 9, 2024 5:20 pm IST
Manchester City will face Manchester United in the 2024 Community Shield final, a showdown at Wembley Stadium marking the traditional curtain-raiser for the Premier League season.
Date: Saturday, 10 August 2024 Time: 7:30PM IST Venue: Wembley Stadium, London Head-to-Head: Man City wins: 61, Draws: 53, Man Utd wins: 79
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The last encounter between the two teams saw Manchester United secure a narrow 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the 2024 FA Cup final. First-half goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo gave United the lead, with Jeremy Doku pulling one back for City in the 87th minute.
City’s pre-season included one win out of four matches, but they ended the previous competitive season with seven consecutive wins to clinch the Premier League title. Despite their dominance, City has not lifted the Community Shield in the past five years.
United’s pre-season was marginally better, with two wins out of five games, including a notable 3-2 victory over Real Betis. They ended last season positively with a cup final win, marking their fourth domestic win in seven games, although they finished eighth in the Premier League, their worst finish in history. Their last league victory over City was a 2-1 win at Old Trafford, with goals from Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford.
Manchester City: Guardiola hinted at managing Erling Haaland’s minutes, but the striker’s hat-trick against Chelsea suggests he will start. Rico Lewis, Ederson, Kalvin Phillips, and Jack Grealish are also expected to feature.
Manchester United: United will be without Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund due to injuries, with Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof also doubtful.
Andre Onana Diogo Dalot Jonny Evans Lisandro Martinez Luke Shaw Casemiro Kobbie Mainoo Amad Diallo Bruno Fernandes Marcus Rashford Joshua Zirkzee
Stefan Ortega Rico Lewis Ruben Dias Manuel Akanji Josko Gvardiol Kevin De Bruyne Mateo Kovacic Oscar Bobb James McAtee Jack Grealish Erling Haaland
GK: Stefan Ortega
DEF: Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, Luke Shaw
MID: Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, Bruno Fernandes
FW: Erling Haaland, Marcus Rashford, Amad Diallo
Recent meetings have given Manchester City a slight edge, with three wins out of the last five fixtures, including a 6-3 league win. However, United claimed victory in the last Community Shield clash in 2011 with a last-minute goal from Nani. After a strong showing against Chelsea, Manchester City looks poised to win the derby. The predicted score is 2-1 in favor of City.