Manchester United welcomed back seven players from extended holiday this week, and some of them should feature in the Community Shield on Saturday. The group, consisting of those who served their countries in the 2024 European Championships and Copa America, includes Joshua Zirkzee, the first of United's two summer signings. Saturday might bring the debut of Zirkzee in a … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction vs Man City (Community Shield)
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Man United Team News vs Man City: Yoro, Hojlund, Evans, Lindelof
Manchester United seem to be picking up right where they left off, in terms of the injury crisis, from last season. We're still a couple weeks from the start of the season, and yet they have already lost the services of central defender Leny Yoro (foot fracture) and striker Rasmus Hojlund (hamstring strain) for an extended period of time. Yoro is probably, the words of … [Read more...] about Man United Team News vs Man City: Yoro, Hojlund, Evans, Lindelof
Man City Starting XI Prediction vs Man United (Community Shield)
The Community Shield will soon be upon us, and recently, it has not been kind to Manchester City. They have lost the last three, to Arsenal, Liverpool and Leicester City respectively. City's last triumph in this competition came in 2019, when they bested Liverpool. Despite the recent history, and City's multitude of issues, the odds are still in favor of City for this … [Read more...] about Man City Starting XI Prediction vs Man United (Community Shield)
Manchester City Injury Updates: Ederson, Rodri, Rico Lewis
Heading into Saturday's Community Shield, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has at least three injury concerns to contend with- goalkeeper Ederson, right back Rico Lewis and midfield maestro Rodri. Let's start with Ederson, who is probably 50/50 for this weekend after missing training last week with an unspecified issue and not featuring in the blowout win over Chelsea at … [Read more...] about Manchester City Injury Updates: Ederson, Rodri, Rico Lewis
Man City Team News vs United: Julian Alvarez, Kalvin Phillips
The Community Shield will soon be upon us, and regardless of how much or how little you value the event, its appearance always signals the arrival of the new season. It doesn't look like Julian Alvarez will be a part of it, however, as he's finalizing his move to Atletico Madrid. Alvarez is poised to break the club's record for transfer fee on a sale. … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs United: Julian Alvarez, Kalvin Phillips