Man City return to competitive action this weekend when they take on neighbours Manchester United in the Community Shield.
Three months on from the heartbreaking FA Cup final defeat, Manchester City return to Wembley to once again face their neighbours in a bid to win their first trophy of 2024/25.
Though the season’s traditional curtain raiser is basically a friendly, there is still a piece of silverware and bragging rights on the line.
Pep Guardiola’s side will no doubt want to avenge their surprising defeat to United when they last faced off in late May, with quickfire goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo giving Manchester United the trophy.
The Blues will also be looking to win the shield for the first time since 2019 before they start the new Premier League season against Chelsea next week and there could even be a debut for Savinho.
Here is everything you need to know about the game.
When is the 2024 Community Shield?
The Community Shield will be held on Saturday, August 10, at Wembley Stadium before the new season kicks off the following week.
City have over a week until their campaign gets underway at Chelsea but United will be back in action on Friday as they play the first game of the new season against Fulham.
United vs City kick-off time
It has been confirmed the game will kick off at 3 pm.
How to watch Man City vs Manchester United
There are multiple ways you can tune in to watch the Community Shield between United and City.
TV channel
The game will be televised live in the UK on ITV 1 and STV, with coverage getting underway at 2:15 pm.
Man City vs Man Utd live stream
The match will be available to live-stream on ITVX, ITV’s streaming service but make sure you have an account set up well ahead of time.
ITV and STV can also be streamed live on SkyGo, if you are a member.
Manchester City vs Man United team news
Guardiola was forced to take a squad mainly containing youngsters on the pre-season tour of America, with most of his squad on their holiday following international exploits during the summer.
However, the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Ruben Dias, Jeremy Doku and even Joao Cancelo are back in training and could be involved.
New signing Savinho will also be hoping to make his debut after meeting up with his teammates for the first time since his transfer from Troyes this week.
Phil Foden, John Stones, Kyle Walker and Rodri are unlikely to play following their involvement in the Euro 2024 final while Julian Alvarez is heading for the exit door as he closes in on joining Atletico Madrid.
United, meanwhile, will be without injured pair Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund.
Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof are also doubts.
City vs United Prediction
City have played in the last three Community Shields but have not won any of them, losing to Arsenal, Liverpool and Leicester City.
This could be a great chance to rectify that, with City appearing to be the side in better form early on after a stronger string of pre-season performances.
Prediction: Man City 2-1 Man Utd
