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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.
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.