Guardiola Highlights Community Shield Amid Trophyless Season
In the wake of a season devoid of major trophies, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has pointed to the team's Community Shield victory as a testament to their enduring competitiveness. Following a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final, Guardiola highlighted the significance of the early-season triumph and the club's ongoing pursuit of Champions League qualification. Emphasizing the Community Shield Guardiola acknowledged the disappointment of the season but reminded critics that City secured the Community Shield by defeating Manchester United on penalties last August. He noted that among English teams poised for Champions League participation, only City, Liverpool (Premier League winners), and Newcastle United (Carabao Cup winners) have clinched silverware this term. Guardiola stated "Except for Newcastle who won the Carabao Cup, Liverpool won the Premier League and Manchester City that won the Community Shield – the […]