Manchester City finally overcame their Community Shield curse with a dramatic 7-6 victory over Manchester United in a penalty shootout at Wembley Stadium. This win marks City’s seventh Community Shield title and their third under manager Pep Guardiola.
The match was a gripping affair from start to finish. City’s young talent was prominent early on, with Oscar Bobb coming close to scoring but seeing his shot sail just over the bar. United’s defense faced numerous tests but managed to withstand City’s pressure for much of the first half.
As the game progressed, United began to assert themselves. Amad Diallo had a promising chance, but his shot went wide, and Marcus Rashford also missed narrowly with a curling effort. The second half saw United come out stronger, with Bruno Fernandes scoring a stunning goal that was ruled out for offside.
In the 82nd minute, Alejandro Garnacho finally broke the deadlock, giving United the lead. However, City responded in the 89th minute when Bernardo Silva equalized with a powerful header, sending the match into a penalty shootout.
The shootout was intense, with Manuel Akanji eventually scoring the decisive penalty after Jonny Evans missed for United. This victory is a significant moment for City, as it ends their three-match losing streak in the Community Shield and adds another trophy to their collection.
