Manchester City secured the 2024 Community Shield with a 7-6 penalty shootout victory over Manchester United at Wembley. The match ended 1-1 after regulation time, with Alejandro Garnacho giving United the lead in the 82nd minute, only for Bernardo Silva to equalize shortly after. In the tense shootout, City held their nerve, converting all their penalties, while United’s Jadon Sancho had his shot saved, and Jonny Evans missed the target, allowing Manuel Akanji to score the winning spot-kick.
Despite missing several key players due to Euro 2024, City created enough chances to win in normal time but found themselves trailing late. Bernardo Silva’s equalizer forced the game to penalties, where City emerged victorious, marking their seventh Community Shield win and Pep Guardiola’s 18th major trophy as City manager.
