English football's annual curtain-raiser will be held under the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium this Saturday afternoon Rivals Manchester City and Manchester United clash for the chance to lift the 102nd Community Shield As excitement grows, Legit.ng looks back at five of the most memorable Community Shield encounters PAY ATTENTION: Follow our WhatsApp channel to never miss out on the news that matters to you! Manchester City and Manchester United face off in the 2024 Community Shield this weekend, as the Premier League and FA Cup champions go head-to-head at Wembley. Whether you see it as a glamorized friendly or the first silverware of the new season, the Community Shield often serves as the perfect curtain-raiser for the upcoming league campaign.
As anticipation builds, Legit.ng revisits five of the most memorable Community Shield clashes: Five Memorable Community Shield Matches Read also Arsenal told 2024/25 is their year to win the Premier League PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app! In a thrilling Black Country derby, Wolves and West Brom battled to a 4-4 draw. Wolves initially took a 2-0 lead through Roy Swinbourne and Norman Deeley.
West Brom fought back with Ronnie Allen’s quick-fire brace, but Wolves regained their advantage with a second goal from Swinbourne and a strike from Johnny Hancocks. Reg Ryan’s goal brought West Brom closer, and Allen’s hat-trick goal secured the Shield’s second-ever shar.