Pep Guardiola’s side kick off season with trophy
The duel for English Super Cupin which Manchester City And Manchester United The teams tied 1-1 in regular time, but Pep Guardiola’s team still won the trophy in a penalty shootout.
It should be noted that the Manchester City coach gave several young players a chance to prove themselves in the main team. Thus, 19-year-old midfielder Nico O’Reilly made his debut for the main team. Midfielder James McAtee, who returned from a loan to Sheffield United, also started.
Alejandro Garnacho opened the scoring in today’s match in the 82nd minute, scoring from a pass by Bruno Fernandes. Manchester City restored the status quo seven minutes later, with a goal from Bernardo Silva.
According to the regulations of the English Super Cup, the teams immediately went to a penalty shootout, in which Manchester City celebrated success (7:6). The decisive miss for Manchester United was the result of the experienced center back Jonny Evans.
Now both teams are set to start in the Premier League – Manchester City will play away against Chelsea on August 18, and Manchester United will host Fulham on August 16.
- English Super Cup
Manchester City – Manchester United – 1:1 (0:0), 7:6 pen.
Goals: Bernardo Silva, 89 – Garnacho, 82.
Source: Sportarena
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