City won their second Manchester derby at Wembley, hinting at a potential quintuple. Yet, historically, the Community Shield winner's success in winning the Premier League has been meager, with only one of the past 13 champions achieving this.
The post-Euro 2024 Community Shield match felt disjointed, reflecting a sense of weariness and reluctance within English football. Despite the lack of readiness and balanced lineups, City emerged victorious over United.
United's squad selection in the Community Shield highlighted the repercussions of injuries and unbalanced team compositions, evidenced by the choices of aging or temporary players like Jonny Evans over potential signings.
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