Bernardo Silva’s close-range header in the 89th minute cancelled out Alejandro Garnacho’s opener which forced the showpiece to spot-kicks.
Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland, Savinho, Ederson, Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias and Manuel Akanji made no mistake from 12-yards and our goalkeeper saved Jadon Sancho’s effort before Jonny Evans missed the target which saw us win 7-6 to kickstart the 2024/25 season in style.
It is the seventh time we’ve won the traditional curtain-raiser with the first time back in 1937 before subsequent victories in 1968, 1972, 2012, 2018 and 2019.
Pep Guardiola has now won the Community Shield on three occasions and now means he has won 18 trophies during his eight years at the Etihad.
He has now won a trophy in seven successive seasons for City.
Everyone at Manchester City would like to send their congratulations to Pep, his backroom staff and all the players on winning another trophy.
