Man City Wins Community Shield on Penalties

Manchester City won the Community Shield by defeating Manchester United 7-6 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular time. Alejandro Garnacho gave United the lead in the 82nd minute, but City's Bernardo Silva equalized in the 89th minute. Manuel Akanji scored the decisive penalty, with City goalkeeper Ederson playing a crucial role by saving a penalty from Jadon Sancho. This victory marked City's first Community Shield win since 2019, avoiding a record fourth consecutive loss in the competition. United's strong performance in regular time was overshadowed by City's resilience and clutch penalty-taking skills. Both teams now look forward to their Premier League openers, with City facing Chelsea and United hosting Fulham.