Erik Ten Hag’s Manchester United failed to record back-to-back wins against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in cup games, losing to the Cityzens in the 2024 FA Community Shield.
Alejandro Garnacho scored the game’s first goal in the 82nd minute, but City levelled up seven minutes later through Bernardo Silva’s header at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
United went on to lose 7-6 on penalties, but these three players can hold their heads high after putting up commendable displays in the match…
Bruno Fernandes
The Portuguese international started the game as a false nine, constantly looking for pocket space to feed other attacking players.
He scored a brilliant goal that was ruled out for offside before setting up Manchester United’s only goal late in the game.
Amad Diallo
The Ivorian forward was a constant threat in Manchester United’s attack for the time he was on the pitch.
He showed glimpses of what to expect from him this season in the Premier League. He was close to setting Mason Mount up with a square ball after a superb one-two pass with Casemiro.
Alejandro Garnacho
The Copa America winner was a second-half substitute but delivered a performance that could earn him a Man of the Match award.
Garnacho came on for Amad Diallo on the hour mark and scored a brilliant goal after cutting in from the left flank to strike past Ederson in the City goal.
The Argentine winger could have gotten an assist after a great pass to Marcus Rashford, but the England forward missed the chance.