The much-anticipated FA Community Shield final between Manchester City and Manchester United certainly lived up to the hype, with the match going all the way to a thrilling penalty shootout. In a nail-biting encounter at Wembley Stadium in London, it was Manchester City who emerged victorious, defeating their rivals Manchester United 7-6 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time.
The match had all the drama and excitement you would expect from a Manchester derby, with both teams giving it their all in pursuit of early-season silverware. After a goalless first half, United took the lead through Alejandro Garnacho in the 82nd minute, sending the red half of Wembley into raptures. However, Bernardo Silva equalized for City in the 89th minute, setting up a tense finish to regulation time.
With the score tied at 1-1, the match went into a nerve-wracking penalty shootout. Both teams traded blows from the spot, with Bruno Fernandes, Dalot, and Casemiro among the scorers for United, while De Bruyne, Haaland, and Akanji found the back of the net for City. The decisive moment came when Jonny Evans missed his spot-kick for United, allowing Akanji to step up and score the winning penalty for City.
The victory marked a sweet redemption for Manchester City, who had been defeated by United in the FA Cup final last season. It was a superb way for Pep Guardiola's side to kick off their campaign, with new signings such as Haaland and Ake making their presence felt on the big stage, Here are some video highlights from the game:
