Manchester United tasted defeat in the FA Community Shield final against Manchester City after veteran defender, Jonny Evans, missed a penalty kick.
The game marked the first time both teams met at Wembley Stadium following United’s FA Cup triumph.locked horns for the first time in the 2024/25 season in what was the curtain-raiser for the English football season.
Erling Haaland battles with Mason Mount and Kobbie Mainoo during the Community Shield match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on August 10, 2024. Image: David Rogers.It wasn’t until the 23rd minute of the match that things began to spark into life. Manchester City forward, Oscar Bobb, danced past Jonny Evans following a Lisandro Martinez mistake, only to blast the ball well wide of the goal.
Erik ten Hag’s side also had their chances, with Marcus Rashford missing the best of the few opportunities they created. The Red Devils even came close with a screener of a goal that was eventually ruled out by the referee for offside. The game was eventually decided by penalties, with a miss by Evans after a long series of spot-kicks sealing the title for Manchester City.
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