Man City vs Manchester United LIVE: Community Shield result and reaction after Akanji scores winning penalty
Manchester City needed a penalty shootout to beat Manchester United in the Community Shield
Manchester City secured their first Community Shield win since 2019, with Manuel Akanji scoring the decisive eighth penalty against local rivals Manchester United.
The game started off in a slow fashion, with Alejandro Garnacho breaking the deadlock in the 82nd minute with a stunning strike, before Bernardo Silva equalised with just a minute of normal time to take the game to penalties at Wembley.
There were just two misses from Bernardo Silva and Jadon Sancho in the first five penalties, which included a goal from Ederson, before it went to sudden death.
Jonny Evans did not look confident stepping up for his side’s eighth and ended up firing over the bar, while Akanji rolled his into the back of the net to give Pep Guardiola’s side the victory.
Man City 1-1 Manchester United: 7-6 on pens - MAN CITY WIN THE COMMUNITY SHIELD
City have avoided being just the second team – after United – to lose four Community Shield matches in a row.
They lost on penalties to Arsenal before winning the league last year – will we see the same outcome in May 2025?
For United, it’s a disappointing start to the season, but they know the importance of three points in their Premier League opener. The signing of De Ligt looks almost certain, but their midfield needs addressing immediately if they’re to get top four.
Man City 1-1 Manchester United: 7-6 on pens - MAN CITY WIN THE COMMUNITY SHIELD
A similar story for United, with players who probably shouldn’t even be at the club letting them down once more.
For City, their ever-reliable players get them through the game once more, with Bernardo Silva scoring the equaliser and even Ederson converting a penalty (as well as saving one)!
The trophy ceremony will be up soon.
Man City 1-1 Manchester United: 7-6 on pens - MAN CITY WIN THE COMMUNITY SHIELD
Man City 1-1 Manchester United: 7-6 on pens - MAN CITY WIN THE COMMUNITY SHIELD
Manuel Akanji’s penalty is blasted down the middle and City take the win in the curtain-raiser! They go one better than last season.
Plenty of antics once again from Onana, but for nothing in the end.
Man City 1-1 Manchester United: 7-6 on pens
GOAL!
It will be Akanji to win it for City. He scores and City win the Community Shield!
Man City 1-1 Manchester United: 6-6 on pens
MISSED!
Evans makes his way to the penalty spot – and he rifles a terrible effort over! So poor.
Man City 1-1 Manchester United: 6-6 on pens
GOAL!
Dias is next for City. He confidently dispatches his penalty, with Onana going the wrong way once more.
Man City 1-1 Manchester United: 5-6 on pens
GOAL!
Martinez steps up and sends Ederson the wrong way too! A stutter and then right into the side-netting.
Man City 1-1 Manchester United: 5-5 on pens
GOAL!
A superb pen from Nunes – the best of the day as he rifles into the roof of the net.
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