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Manchester Derby In Video Highlights: Last 5 Matches Of The Community Shield Contenders
The 2 clubs meet this weekend, in a clash that will have a great effect on both teams’ current status. As the contest usually rewards winners with a considerable boost of confidence ahead of the ensuing season, it will be important for each giant to get the upper hand over the other.
United and City have met 159 times at competitive level, and unsurprisingly, it is the Red Devils who have the edge. Having 66 wins and 50 draws thus far, there is no doubt that the defending English Premier League champions are in a comfortable position to sustain their sovereignty over their city rivals.
Their last 5 matches against the Citizens summed up pretty well the history behind the Manchester derby, with United triumphing thrice, drawing once and losing once. Below, we take a look at video highlights and brief recaps of games between the 2 sides in all competitions since January 2010.
Super Cup football: FC Porto & Manchester United tipped to triumph like Milan
In England, the Manchester United vs Manchester City fixture has caught the attention of the public. In Portugal, the FC Porto vs Vitoria Guimaraes match is doing just the same!
FC Porto have a genuine chance of winning the Supertaca de Portugal for the third time in a row and for the 7th time in the 21st century. But they’ll prefer to not take Vittoria Guimaraes lightly although they beat them 6-2 in the final of the Portuguese Cup back in May.
After all, the Dragons are yet to really experience life after the departure of wonder coach Andre Villas-Boas whereas Vitoria Guimaraes are plotting for revenge. Can new manager Vitor Pereira lead FC Porto to victory on Sunday night? The public is yet to know.
Manchester United vs Manchester City Preview
Traditionally a low intensity curtain raiser, the sub plot of City trying to score psychological points as they try to usurp their Manchester neighbors will add an edge to this game.Premier League winners United broke Liverpool’s record for most English titles last season, while City’s FA Cup victory ended a 35 year trophy drought.
Summer signings Ashley Young and Phil Jones could start for United, while young Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea is battling Anders Lindegaard for the start in goal.
Mexican striker Javier Hernandez will miss out due to concussion for United, while Darren Fletcher is also unavailable. Antonio Valencia and Brazilian defender Rafael are also sidelined with injury.
FA Community Shield: Video Highlights Of Manchester United’s Last 4 Appearances
The Red Devils had to share their titles in 1965, 1967, 1977 and 1990 with Stevenson Yeats, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool twice respectively - after their games with these opponents ended as draws - with no penalty shootout taking place to decide outright winners. United have featured in all 4 Community Shield matches since 2007, facing Chelsea thrice, and Portsmouth once. 3 of their last appearances had to be decided on penalties; but all in all, the last few years have had positive impacts on the Mancunians’ run in the single-match competition, which was previously referred to as the Charity Shield.
Manchester United come up against FA Cup champions Manchester City on August 7 at the Wembley Stadium, in what could bring them only their second consecutive Community Shield title. Below, we look at their courses in the contest in their last 4 participations.
Stars to miss Manchester United vs Manchester City Community Shield match
It has been announced that Gold Cup champion Javier Hernandez won’t feature at Wembley on Sunday. Coach Alex Ferguson talked about the striker’s chances of playing by telling reporters:“Hernandez is still two to three weeks away. He should be back at the end of August. Considering he had a concussion some years ago, we're playing it safe.”
Midfielder Michael Carrick is also believed to be suffering from an Achilles injury whereas defender Rafael is yet to recover from a knock he picked during Manchester United’s 2-1 victory over Barcelona on July 30. But the Red Devils aren’t the only one to be hit with injury news.
Manchester United vs Manchester City Community Shield match: Yaya Toure fired up
Manchester City will be up against English Premier League titleholders Manchester United in the FA Community Shield on Sunday. With history putting the Red Devils well above the Sky Blues, African star Yaya Toure has asked his team not to be intimidated. He told the press on Monday:“We have to show [Manchester] United we are here, and we want to win this [FA Community Shield] cup for the fans. We have to make a statement from the start.
“We are going to have to fight to show people that City are going all the way to the top. But the squad has real quality in all positions, not just in the starting XI but on the bench, too.”
Man United vs Man City Community Shield match like any pre-season friendly—Phelan
Manchester United are entering this fixture as favorites. The Red Devils have won 3 of the past 4 Community Shield contests. But rivals Manchester City have shown a lot of strength lately with their 3-0 demolition of 2010 UEFA Champions League and 2011 Coppa Italia winners Internazionale. The Sky Blues will be out to fancy their chances one more time against Alex Ferguson’s Red Devils. Roberto’s players have a clear idea of what it’s like to defeat Manchester United. On their road to the 2011 FA Cup, Manchester City stunned their local rivals in the semi-finals and they’re looking to repeat this feat ahead of the 2011/2012 season.
Chelsea vs Manchester United – FA Community Shield Match Preview
The Recent Tale Of The Community Shield
Chelsea beat Manchester United on penalties to lift the 2009 Community Shield at the Wembley Stadium. The rest of the story saw the Blues enjoy a remarkable season as they edged past the Red Devils to win the English Premier League title before clinching the F.A Cup trophy to seal a historic double.
Manchester United, meanwhile, had to be content with the 2009/10 Carling Cup trophy as their quarter-final aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich marked a heartbreaking UEFA Champions League final campaign.
Before last season, and more precisely in 2007 and in 2008, Manchester United triumphed over Chelsea and Portsmouth respectively in the Community Shield. The Red Devils eventually tasted success during those respective campaigns.
Manchester United v Chelsea - Community Shield Match Preview
European runners-up and EPL title winners Manchester United will face Roman Abrahamovic’s FA Cup heroes Chelsea.
This encounter will mark Manchester United’s third straight appearance in the Community Shield. The Red Devils will also be battling against Chelsea in this same single-match tournament for the second time in three games since 2007. How will Chelsea deny the Mancunians from clinching their third consecutive Community Shield title?