The Premier League champions Manchester City take on the FA Cup winners Manchester United this weekend.
This Saturday, August 10th, Wembley Stadium will host the FA Community Shield, where Pep Guardiola's Manchester City will face off against their neighbors, Manchester United.
As the traditional curtain-raiser to the English football season, the 102nd edition of the Community Shield presents an opportunity for one of these Manchester giants to claim the first silverware of the season.
Manchester United secured their spot in the competition by causing an upset at the end of last season, defeating today's opponents, Manchester City, in the FA Cup final.
This victory allowed United to end their campaign on a high note, despite finishing in a disappointing eighth place—their lowest-ever league finish.
On the other hand, Manchester City earned their place in the Community Shield by fending off a strong challenge from Mikel Arteta's Arsenal to clinch their fourth consecutive Premier League title.
Community Shield 2024 Odds
| Result | Best Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Man City (90 Mins) | 8/13 | 62% |
| Draw (90 Mins) | 39/10 | 20% |
| Man United (90 Mins) | 21/5 | 19% |
| Man City To Lift the Trophy | 1/3 | 75% |
| Man United To Lift the Trophy | 29/10 | 26% |
Manchester City have featured in five of the last six Community Shield matches, winning twice during that period.
They're strongly favored to add another victory this year, with odds of 1/3 (Sky Bet) to lift the trophy and 8/13 (Betway) to win in 90 minutes.
Just 11 weeks ago, Manchester United stunned Pep Guardiola's side at the same venue, securing a 2-1 win in the FA Cup final despite being clear underdogs.
However, they're not expected to pull off a similar upset this time, with odds of 29/10 (Paddy Power) to lift the trophy and 21/5 (BetMGM) to win in 90 minutes.
Interestingly, despite City’s strong odds, punters seem to be leaning towards Erik ten Hag’s side. Over the past week, 63% of all bets placed on the Community Shield match winner (90 mins) market through Oddschecker have favored Manchester United.
When is the Community Shield 2024: Kick Off Time & TV Channel
Man City vs Man United will compete for the Community Shield Saturday 10th August and will kick off at 15:00 BST at Wembley Stadium.
It will be broadcast live on ITV1, STV, ITVX And STV Player.
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