Jonny Evans misses from the spot as Manchester City beat Manchester United in Community Shield

Evans lifted his spot-kick over the crossbar before Manuel Akanji tucked in the winning penalty as Pep Guardiola’s side secured the first silverware of the season.
Jonny Evans misses from the spot as Manchester City beat Manchester United in Community Shield

RAISE YOUR SHIELD: Manchester City celebrate with the trophy after their side’s victory in the FA Community Shield match at Wembley Stadium. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Manchester City have won the Community Shield for the first time in five years after defeating Manchester United on penalties.

Substitutes Alejandro Garnacho and Bernardo Silva traded late goals in a generally forgettable encounter but it was fitting that a shootout was the deciding metric.

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