Manchester City Clinch 2024 Community Shield Title
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Manchester City Clinch 2024 Community Shield Title

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Manchester City emerged victorious in a thrilling Community Shield clash against their arch-rivals, Manchester United. The match ended 1-1 in regular time, but City secured the title by winning 7-6 on penalties.

Key Moments:

  • Alejandro Garnacho opened the scoring for Manchester United.
  • Bernardo Silva equalized for Manchester City with a close-range header in the 89th minute.
  • The game went to a penalty shootout, where City prevailed.

Penalty Shootout Heroes:

  • Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland, Savinho, Ederson, Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, and Manuel Akanji converted their spot-kicks.
  • City goalkeeper saved Jadon Sancho’s effort, while Jonny Evans missed the target for United.

This victory marks City’s seventh Community Shield triumph, with their last win in this curtain-raiser dating back to 2018. Pep Guardiola’s side kickstarts the 2024/25 season in style, and the Etihad faithful celebrate another trophy under his leadership.

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