Manchester City won the Community Shield, defeating Manchester United in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. United took the lead in the 82nd minute through Alejandro Garnacho, but City's Bernardo Silva equalized in the 89th minute. The shootout saw City's Manuel Akanji score the decisive penalty after Silva had missed earlier. This victory marked City's first Community Shield win since 2019, ending a series of defeats in the traditional season opener.
