Manchester City Clinches Community Shield in Penalty Thriller Against Manchester United

Manchester City emerged victorious in the Community Shield, defeating Manchester United 7-6 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Bernardo Silva's late equalizer and Manuel Akanji's decisive penalty secured the win. Despite United's strong performance, including a disallowed goal from Bruno Fernandes, City ultimately triumphed.

Manchester City clinched the Community Shield in a dramatic 7-6 penalty shootout victory against Manchester United at Wembley on Saturday. The traditional season curtain-raiser ended 1-1 after regulation time.

United appeared set for another historic triumph when Alejandro Garnacho scored in the 82nd minute, but City's Bernardo Silva equalized just a minute from time, sending the match to penalties. City's Manuel Akanji eventually scored the decisive spot-kick.

Despite an impressive effort from United, including a stunning disallowed goal by Bruno Fernandes, City celebrated their first Community Shield win since 2019, ending a string of losses in the competition.

(With inputs from agencies.)