FA Community Shield: Manuel Akanji's Penalty Helps Man City Clinch Title Against Manchester United - In Pics

After a 1-1 draw, Manchester City defeated Manchester United 7-6 in a penalty shootout to win the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Manuel Akanji scored the clinching penalty. This victory was especially emotional for the Switzerland defender, as he had missed a penalty in the shootout against England during the European Championship last month. This win marked the end of City's three-match losing streak in the traditional season opener between the winners of the previous Premier League (City) and FA Cup (United). It also helped avenge their loss to United in the FA Cup final 77 days earlier.

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Updated on: 11 August 2024 12:10 pm

Britain Soccer Community Shield Photo: AP/David Cliff

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne lifts the trophy after his team won the FA Community Shield soccer match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium in London.

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Manchester City players celebrate Photo: AP/David Cliff

Manchester City players celebrate winning the FA Community Shield soccer match between Manchester City and Manchester United by penalty shootout at Wembley Stadium in London, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. ()

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FA Community Shield soccer match Photo: AP/David Cliff

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the FA Community Shield soccer match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium in London.

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Manchester City forward Erling Haaland Photo: AP/David Cliff

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland kicks a penalty during the FA Community Shield soccer match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium in London.

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Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho Photo: AP/David Cliff

Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho, left, and Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford celebrate after scoring their side's first goal during the FA Community Shield soccer match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium in London.

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Community Shield soccer match Photo: AP/David Cliff

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland controls the ball during the FA Community Shield soccer match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium in London.

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Manchester City defender Ruben Dias Photo: AP/David Cliff

Manchester City defender Ruben Dias heads the ball during the FA Community Shield final soccer match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium in London.

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Manchester United vs Manchester City Photo: AP/David Cliff

Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot , left, and Manchester City forward Jérémy Doku challenge for the ball during the FA Community Shield final soccer match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium in London.

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Manchester City vs Manchester United Photo: AP/David Cliff

Manchester United midfielder Amad Diallo, left, and Manchester City defender Rico Lewis challenge for the ball during the FA Community Shield final soccer match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium in London.

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Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount Photo: AP/David Cliff

Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount , from left, Manchester City midfielder Nico O'Reilly and Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo challenge for the ball during the FA Community Shield final soccer match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium in London.