Manchester United were defeated by Man City on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Community Shield on Saturday afternoon as a late equaliser from Bernardo Silva cancelled out a brilliant goal from Alejandro Garnacho.
Erik ten Hag named a strong side for the Wembley showdown with Lisandro Martinez and Diogo Dalot returning in defence alongside Jonny Evans and Harry Maguire. Bruno Fernandes also returned to the line up with Mason Mount and Amad Diallo selected from the start.
City dominated the match in the early proceedings, though there was a lack of clear opportunities for either side with both attacks clearly lacking sharpness. Oscar Bobb fired an effort well over the bar and James McAtee curled an effort off the post in two good opportunities for City while Marcus Rashford fired well wide in one of few good chances for United.
United were improved after the restart and almost took the lead in spectacular matter when Bruno Fernandes fired in a stunner form outside the box, only for it to be ruled out for offside. In what was a game of few chances, the Portuguese playmaker also had another good opportunity to score when he fired straight at Ederson from the edge of the box and Rashford wasted a glorious opening when he fired against the post after an excellent lay-off from Garnacho.
The Argentine was a constant threat after his introduction from the bench and gave United a deserved lead in the final minutes of the match when he finished low into the bottom corner.
Just when it looked like United were on course to win the game, they switched off defensively as Bernardo Silva headed in at the far-post following an excellent cross from Oscar Bobb to salvage the game and force it to penalties.
Jonny Evans was the unfortunate man to miss the decisive penalty as he blazed over the bar before Manuel Akanji fired in the winner for his side.
Here is how the United players rated at Wembley:

5. Lisandro Martinez - 6
He was done few favours being played out of position and was always an awkward fit at left-back. Much improved in a central role both in and out of possession. | Manchester United via Getty Images Photo: Manchester United via Getty Images

6. Casemiro - 7
He struggled a bit defensively but was integral to most of the attacking play with some brilliant passes. A pleasant surprise given the issues at defensive midfield. | Manchester United via Getty Images Photo: Manchester United via Getty Images

7. Kobbie Mainoo - 6
A lively display without ever really standing out. A few nice passes and runs to carve open the City midfield. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images

8. Mason Mount - 6
Grew into the game as it went on and would have had a tap-in had Amad successfully squared a wonderful chance to him. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: AFP via Getty Images


