Man City player ratings vs Manchester United as Oscar Bobb shines but defensive duo struggle

Manchester City won the Community Shield for the first time in four attempts after beating Manchester United on penalties.

James McAtee hit the post in the first half but the Blues were unable to capitalise on their possession with Erling Haaland short on supply through the game. Alejandro Garnacho came off the bench to score in the final minutes for United, only for Oscar Bobb to set up substitute Bernardo Silva to head in an even later equaliser before Manu Akanji slotted in the winning penalty as City won 7-6 in the shoot-out.

Savinho came on for his City debut in the second half and Bernardo Silva and Matheus Nunes were also introduced as City build for the defence of their Premier League title. Here are how the players rated.

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Ederson: Dropped a dolly that he got away with and then let's say he did enough to put Rashford off in the second half. 6

Lewis: Roaming for the first time in ages, charging forward into the No.8 spaces and pushing on into the box whenever he could. 7

Akanji: Solid enough, with his presence and game intelligence also allowing Lewis to get forward. Converted winning penalty 6

Dias: A few sloppy passes in the first half that drew Guardiola's anger, and will feel like he should have done better for the goal. 5

Gvardiol: Some adventurous balls that worked brilliantly coupled with some adventurous balls that put his own team in trouble. Wasn't great for the goal either. 5

Kovacic: Plenty to like, including his trademark tornado runs through the middle of the pitch and his comfort in the Rodri role. 7

O'Reilly: Struggled to settle all game, with his