The Premier League’s two top clubs, Liverpool and Manchester City, are all set to go head-to-head in the traditional curtain raise of the season.
Jurgen Klopp’s Reds pushed City completely away, but couldn’t deny them a second title in a row after that Pep Guardiola’s men made a thrilling comeback at home against Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa.
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But the Reds do Securing FA Cup glory with the second of two penalty shootout wins over Chelsea they enjoyed at Wembley last season.
Liverpool played 0-0 draw with the Blues in both the FA Cup and League Cup final but emerged triumphant in both games after going to a shootout.
Jurgen Klopp’s men’s win in the FA Cup final qualified them for the Community Shield, which pits the league and cup winners against each other.
In a break with tradition, This year’s match will be played in Leicester as Wembley will host the European Championship 2022 final for women.
When is the Community Shield?
- The Community Shield will take place on Saturday, July 30.
- The match starts at 5:00 PM Dutch time.
- It takes place at the King Power Stadium.
- In last year’s Community Shield, Man City were stunned by Leicester when their former striker Kelechi Iheanacho converted a last-minute penalty.
- The last time Man City played against Liverpool, the teams played a 2-2 draw in the Premier League at the Etihad.
Which TV channel is Liverpool vs Man City on and can I stream it live?
- The Community Shield is live on ITV.
- To stream the game live, go to the ITV hub.
Can I view the Community Shield for free?
Yes. ITV is FREE to all UK viewers with a tv license.
Team news
It’s a battle to whet the appetite of Premier League fans as both sides will give their high-profile new strikers their league debuts.
Erling Haaland joined Man City for just £51m back in June while Liverpool spent £85m on Benfica’s Darwin Nunez.
Liverpool could call on third goalkeeper Adrian for this.
First-choice stopper Alisson has been permanently eliminated, but is expected to return for the opening game of the Premier League next week.
And backup goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has also had an injury hit for the season.
Left back Kostas Tsimikas is also out after a knock in training.
Aymeric Laporte has been ruled out for Man City but Ruben Dias is working his way back to full fitness, completing 57 minutes against Bayern Munich in pre-season.
Last Chances
Liverpool 9/5
Sign 5/2
City 7/5
* Odds of Betfair correct from Thursday 28 July