Man Utd vs Man City Player Ratings: Young duo impress but same issue remains for Erik ten Hag
Manchester City edged out their neighbours Manchester United on penalties to land the Community Shield as several young prospects showed their potential at Wembley
A horror moment for Manchester United veteran Jonny Evans gifted the Community Shield to Manchester City after a penalty shoot-out.
Evans lifted his spot-kick over the crossbar before Manuel Akanji tucked in the winning penalty as Pep Guardiola ’s side secured the first silverware of the season.
Alejandro Garnacho thought he had inflicted more Wembley misery on the four-time Premier League winners when he repeated his FA Cup final goalscoring heroics from just 77 days earlier with nine minutes remaining. But another substitute Bernardo Silva, headed a last-minute equaliser for City to make it 1-1 and take the match to spot-kicks.
Andre Onana saved from Silva early in the shoot-out but Jadon Sancho, back for United following his bust-up with Erik Ten Hag, saw his kept out by Ederson. Evans then blazed United’s eighth penalty high over the top before Akanji secured a 7-6 win for City.
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EDERSON 6
Some of his kicking was off before he delivered in the penalty shoot-out, denying Jason Sancho and scoring City’s fifth.
LEWIS 6
Looked solid again at right-back and he could have a big season for club and country.
AKANJI 6
The Swiss defender was another one who looked off the pace at times before recovering to put a shift in.
DIAS 6
Helped thwart United and City’s stand-in captain provided them with the solidity they needed.
GVARDIOL 6
The Croat was calm and authoritative at right-back and he had a busy afternoon against Amad Diallo.
O’REILLY 6
The youngster seized his chance with many of City’s big names still to come back and was unfazed.
KOVACIC 6
Provided experience and maturity to City’s young midfield and created a chance for Jeremy Doku from one surging run.
McATEE 7
Was positive for City and deserved better when he curled a shot against the far post.
BOBB 7
Was a real threat and cut inside Jonny Evans only to blaze over from before crossing for Silva’s late equaliser.
HAALAND 5
Was extremely quiet by his superlative standards and Diogo Dalot hoofed one clearance away.
DOKU 7
Replaced the injured Jack Grealish and was City’s biggest threat on the left.
Subs: Nunes (O’Reilly 63) booked 5, Savinho (Doku 63) 6, Silva (McAtee 79) booked 7, De Bruyne (Bobb 90) 5, Ake (Gvardiol 90) 5.
Manchester United (4-2-3-1)
ONANA 6
Had a surprisingly quiet afternoon and produced a great save to deny Bernardo Silva in the penalty shoot-out.
DALOT 5
Had a difficult time up against Doku, but stuck to his task and weathered this early storm.
MAGUIRE 6
Passed a late fitness test to play at centre-half and stood up well to City’s threat.
EVANS 6
The ever-green defender delivered for United in the 90 minutes before he skied his penalty in the shoot-out.
MARTINEZ 6
Was asked to do a job at left-back despite his lack of pre-season and was solid for United.
MAINOO 5
Was rushed back by Erik ten Hag and the England star looked short of match fitness.
CASEMIRO 6
Did well in the midfield holding role and was able to show his range of passing.
AMAD 6
Was a menace for United on the right and should have scored when he shot wide.
FERNANDES 7
Picked up where he left off last season and the Portugal star was unfortunate to have a fine effort disallowed for offside.
RASHFORD 4
The striker continues to struggle for form and he fluffed a couple of great chances operating on the left.
MOUNT 6
Alternated with Fernandes as United’s false nine, he had some nice moments, but not enough.
Subs: Pellestri (Maguire 58) 4, Garnacho (Diallo 58) 8, McTominay (Mount 58) 6, Collyer (Mainoo 58) 6, Sancho (Rashford 83) 6.
Man of the Match: Alejandro Garnacho - The supersub created a great chance for Rashford before scoring an excellent goal.
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