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Arch-rivals Manchester City and Manchester United will clash in the Community Shield at Wembley on Saturday. Pep Guardiola's men won a fourth successive Premier League title last term while Manchester United triumphed in the FA Cup, beating their Saturday opponents in the tournament's final.
After elevating themselves to the status of the most dominant football club on the planet in the 2022-23 season, City were fancied to do the treble once again last term.
However, that proved too big of an ask but Guardiola's men still did no major disservice to their reputation, becoming the first English side to win the league four times on the trot.
They faced stiff competition from the Gunners who ensured the title race went down to the wire, but City eventually clinched the title on the season's final day. City have been without several of their top stars in pre-season and it will be interesting to see how they fare against their cross-city rivals on Saturday.
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After finishing at an all-time low eighth place in the Premier League last season, Manchester United somehow managed to sign off on their campaign on a high. They beat Manchester City in the final of the FA Cup to ensure a fresh addition to their trophy cabinet.
Speculation was rife over Ten Hag's future but the new leadership at the club, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS, decided at the end of a rigorous interview process that the Dutchman is the right man to take the team forward.
The Red Devils have so far added young defender Leny Yoro and striker Joshua Zirkzee to their squad this summer. More high-profile signings are expected before the transfer window draws to a close and Old Trafford faithful are looking at this season with a renewed sense of optimism.
Manchester City vs Manchester United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- In the last eight meetings between the two clubs, Manchester City have been the more dominant side, winning six while United have managed to win twice.
- Manchester City won the Premier League title last term while United finished a lowly eighth, securing just 60 points in 38 matches.
- Manchester United failed to win any of their last three league games last season.
- City suffered just three losses in the Premier League last season while United lost as many as 14 matches.
- Saturday will mark Manchester United's 31st appearance in the Community Shield. They last won it in 2016 when Jose Mourinho was the manager.
Manchester City vs Manchester United Prediction
Given how both sides' pre-season friendlies have gone, Manchester City seem to be the stronger side heading into this game. However, neither manager will be in the mood to experiment as much as they did in pre-season and the game could get a little cagey.
City are expected to win this but United are unlikely to go down without a fight.
Prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
Manchester City vs Manchester United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Manchester City to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes
