Quote from: armanda90 on August 10, 2024, 02:24:39 AM

Quote from: Hirose UK on August 10, 2024, 01:06:18 AM

Actually, the FA Community Shield is not that important for Manchester City and if they lose then there is no loss felt by Manchester City.

Indeed, Ten Hag looks quite optimistic to be able to get win in this match and he looks very enthusiastic in trying to beat Manchester City even though we all know that Manchester United performance can't actually surpass Manchester City.
But there is indeed chance for them to win the match, just like when they were in the FA Cup final where Manchester City didn't seem to play optimally and didn't look like team that was trying to get win because the FA Cup was not the goals for Manchester City.
In match like this for the FA Community Shield I doubt if I have to make Manchester City the favorite, maybe there will be surprise like the match in the FA Cup final.

Even though the FA Community Shield is not Manchester City's target, Pep Guardiola has the ambition to take revenge against Manchester United when they were defeated in the FA Cup last season. I believe both team have huge ambition for winning their first trophy in this season on The FA Community Shield and make their team performance keep confidence for Premier League matches.
Manchester United on difficult position few days left before facing Manchester City on FA Community Shield after leaving by several important players due injured, new signing Leny Yoro will absent and Marcus Rashford will miss in this match until Rasmus Højlund have to be out from Manchester United squad few later with injury problem.

Considering Manchester United recently squad, I doubt they can repeat success for defeating Manchester City on FA Community Shield match, I think Manchester City indeed not have huge ambition for the first trophy in this season seems favorable for defeating Manchester United for the first match in this season.

No one knows how Manchester City and Pep make this match an interest or not but what is clear is that we have seen how both of them play and I sure you can conclude for yourself that what I said is true.
Indeed, this could be one form of proof that Manchester City is truly ready for the real competition later when it starts, but they will also think twice if they really want to use their full strength just for the Community Shield.
In the end, Manchester City could only win on penalties in match against Manchester United who were in poor condition.

Quote from: tusandii on August 10, 2024, 03:28:39 AM

Quote from: Hirose UK on August 10, 2024, 01:06:18 AM

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How much do you believe in the idea that the Community Shield is not that important for Man City?
The Community Shield is not a big competition but winning the opening match of the season gives the Man City players confidence and gives them a great spirit and will definitely get a good record this season.

For the discussion of the match I will answer from a bettor's perspective and I will say that maybe in the FA Cup at that time Man City did not really chase the title but I believe in this match Man City are still the favorites and will win today's match.
We'll see which statement comes true and for me there will be no surprises.

Didn't you see that if Manchester City used some of the second-string players in this match, Haaland as the most reliable main striker also did not seem to play very well and not like when he was in big match.
Manchester City game was not optimal and they looked quite pressured so that it was difficult to penetrate Manchester United defense to create an advantage from the start.
I also bet on this match and in 1x2 the result was 1-1 draw, if Manchester City played seriously then I sure they could get an absolute victory and not from penalty shootout.