Football News: Community Shield Showdown – Man City Take on Man United at Wembley
The traditional season-opening clash between the two Manchester giants takes center stage today as Manchester City and Manchester United face off in the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium.
Pep Guardiola’s City side, fresh off their FA Cup triumph over United in May, will be looking to assert their dominance early on. Goalkeeper Ederson returns to the starting XI, with new signing Josko Gvardiol slotting in alongside Ruben Dias in defense. Midfield maestro Matheus Nunes and Belgian star Kevin De Bruyne will aim to pull the strings, while Erling Haaland leads the line after netting a hat-trick in a recent friendly against Chelsea.
For Manchester United, the pre-season injury crisis has taken its toll. Defenders Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw face late fitness tests, while striker Rasmus Hojlund remains sidelined. New signing Leny Yoro is out for three months with a foot injury. In Hojlund’s absence, youngster Joshua Zirkzee could be handed his United debut upfront.
“Erik ten Hag’s men will be seeking redemption after their FA Cup final defeat, but the odds appear stacked against them as they take on the reigning Premier League champions at the iconic Wembley Stadium.”
Kickoff is at 3pm BST, with both sets of supporters eager to see their sides lay down an early marker ahead of the new campaign.
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