FA Community Shield 2024: All you need to know
Premier League champions Manchester City face FA Cup winners Manchester United at Wembley on Saturday in the FA Community Shield. The two clubs met in the 2023-24 FA Cup final when Erik ten Hag's men beat Man City 2-1 at Wembley. It's the first time the two clubs meet in the FA Community Shield since 2011. United won the contest 3-2. Here's more.
What the managers had to say
Manchester United manager ten Hag said he will put out a side which is competitive to win the trophy. "It's about a trophy, so we will put out a team that is very competitive to win this trophy," said ten Hag. Meanwhile, Man City boss Pep Guardiola said it's an important match and a final against United.
United's summer transfer window so far
United sold defender Willy Kambwala to Spanish side Villarreal for £9.6m. United also sold Mason Greenwood to French club Marseille for £26.6m. In terms of incomings, United signed defender Leny Yoro in a deal worth £52.18m with a further £6.73m in add-ons. United also paid €42.5m for Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee. United are in the market for a midfielder, right-back and another central defender.
City's summer transfer window so far
Man City signed Brazil winger Savinho from French side Troyes until 2029 in a deal worth £30.8m. Savinho was on loan at Girona last season, scoring 11 goals and making 10 assists. Man City are parting ways with Julian Alvarez. Spanish giants Atletico have agreed a deal to land the Argentine for a whopping £81.5m. Midfielder Kalvin Phillips is expected to depart next.
A look at the head-to-head record
In terms of the head-to-head meetings between the two sides in competitive football, Man United have won 79 matches whereas Man City have won 61. Meanwhile, the remaining 53 games have finished as draws.
Man City have won three of the last five meetings
Man City have a 4-2 win-loss record over Man United in the last five meetings between the two teams over the last two campaigns. City have a 3-1 lead in four Premier League meetings. In two FA Cup finals, the result reads 1-1.
Here is the team news
Guardiola confirmed that 2024 European Championship finalists Rodri, Phil Foden, Kyle Walker and John Stones will not be involved at Wembley. The quartet are due to return to training next week. As for Man United, Leny Yoro (foot), Rasmus Hojlund (hamstring) and Tyrell Malacia (knee) are ruled out with injuries,. Defensive quartet Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Luke Shaw remain doubtful.
Here are the probable XIs
Man City probable XI: Stefan Ortega; Rico Lewis, Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias, Jasko Gvardiol; Mateo Kovacic, Kevin De Bruyne; Oscar Bobb, Bernardo Silva, Jack Grealish; Erling Haaland. Man United probable XI: Andre Onana; Diogo Dalot, Jonny Evans, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Amass; Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo; Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho; Marcus Rashford.
Man United have won the FA Community Shield 21 times
Man United have won the FA Community Shield on 21 occasions (highest). United's last win was in 2016 under former boss Jose Mourinho. Notably, United won the FA Cup in 2015-16 under Louis van Gaal. Man City have won the Shield on six occasions. Under Guardiola, the Premier League champions have won it twice (2018 and 2019).
Where can fans watch the Community Shield match?
The game can be watched live on the Sony Sports Network in India. Fans can also stream the match live on the SonyLiv app and website in India (paid subscription). It's set for a 7:30pm start (IST).
