According to the Standard, the lineup for the most anticipated Manchester derby in Community shield is confirmed. This will be the second time we will witness both rivals clash after the FA Cup final. Manchester City managed to win the Premier League title last season as well. This is the third league title in a row for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City. They also won five league titles in the last six years after losing to Liverpool once. This is some great dominance from Manchester City and we can expect this kind of performance in the future as well.
Manchester City even managed to break their unlucky European streak and win the Champions League. Moreover, Manchester City won the treble that season. Everyone expected Pep Guardiola to repeat his success and win the treble last season as well. However, Manchester City lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League quater final. The match went to an intense penalty shoot out where Real Madrid managed to win. Manchester City were unable to complete the domestic double after Manchester United beat them in the FA cup final. Manchester United were poor throughout last season. However, they showed up when it mattered the most and took the trophy home.
This Manchester derby will be special
The Community shield takes place just before the season starts. Most players will be on the break during the pre season. The Euros and Copa America competition also took place before the pre season started. Many players are yet to return from their break after intense international break. Both Manchester clubs will be expected to play a lineup of youngsters in the Community shield. Manchester City played throughout the season with their youngsters and can continue the same trend. All the youngsters will have a big chance to impress their respective managers for the season ahead.
Manchester United sold many players and their transfer business is still going on. They sold players like Rafa Varane and still have not signed a suitable replacement. Manchester United were linked with players like Manuel Ugarte and Matthijs De Ligt this summer. Currently there is no official deal for both the players. It is also expected that right back Aaron Wan Bisaka can leave the club for West Ham this summer. Manchester United will also try to sign a right back in case the deal for Aaron Wan Bisaka happens.
Expected lineup for the Community Shield
Manchester United’s new signing, Lenny Yoro will be expected to miss the game. The youngster had a very unlucky pre season. Yoro got injured after barely playing for few minutes. Lisandro Martinez will start at left-back for Manchester United in the Community Shield match against Manchester City. After winning the Copa America with Argentina, the defender will be ready to add another trophy to his collection. Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw miss out after Erik ten Hag confirmed doubts over their fitness. This is a huge blow for Manchester United. Aaron Wan Bisaka is also expected to be out after his West Ham transfer situation.
Former England captain Harry Maguire will be starting alongside Johnny Evan in the defense. Kobbie Mainoo will be making his return to the squad after England’s Euro campaign. Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes will also be included in the lineup. Mason Mount and Amad Diallo will be making their appearance after a very long time in the squad. Rasmus Hojlund will be absent from the squad due to hamstring injury. Jadon Sancho is also on the bench after returning from Dortmund. Marcus Rashford will be playing as the striker for Red Devils.
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