Manchester United defeated Everton 4-0 in Friendlies Clubs. The fixture is part of the Club Friendlies 1 stage in the 2021 season. The match was played at Old Trafford in Manchester. M. Atkinson officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Manchester United vs Everton meeting in Friendlies Clubs with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Manchester United and Everton. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Friendlies ClubsRecorded meetings: 8 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Manchester United defeated Everton 4-0 in Friendlies Clubs. The fixture is part of the Club Friendlies 1 stage in the 2021 season. The match was played at Old Trafford in Manchester. M. Atkinson officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Manchester United vs Everton meeting in Friendlies Clubs with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Manchester United and Everton. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Friendlies ClubsRecorded meetings: 8 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Arteta spoke out on Arsenal’s incoming and outgoing business (Picture: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Mikel Arteta has conceded Arsenal starlet Ethan Nwaneri could be sold this summer, admitting the club must accept ‘certain players’ will move on. The Premier League champions have strengthened their squad with the signings of Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis with Piero Hincapie’s loan move also made permanent. Ilan Meslier has also arrived in goal on a free transfer. There have been outgoing deals with Leandro Trossard and Christian Norgaard leaving for Besiktas and Everton respectively with a host of other players possibly set to leave north London. Nwaneri made just six Premier League appearances – all from the bench – last season before joining Marseille on loan in January. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. Despite being regarded as one of the club’s brightest young prospects, Arsenal will consider cashing in on the midfielder with offers already coming in for his services. Galatasaray have held talks over a move for the Hale End graduate having also made a bid for Gabriel Martinelli while AC Milan have also made a loan offer for the 19-year-old. Arsenal have also enquired into Victor Osimhen’s availability as part of their talks with the Turkish giants. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s Community Shield clash with Manchester City, Arteta was quizzed on Nwaneri’s future, admitting first-team football is a priority for the player. Nwaneri wanted by Galatasaray and Milan (Picture: Getty) ‘I want him to be at the club. But we have to think about the medium and long term,’ Arteta said. ‘What is best for the player? Ethan needs to play football. If he stays here, we must be able to guarantee him those minutes, otherwise it won’t be beneficial for either side.’ Nwaneri is not the only name linked with a move away. While it has been reported he does not want to join Galatasaray, Martinelli is another whose future is uncertain with his countryman Gabriel Jesus could also leave. Martinelli also wanted by Galatasaray (Picture: Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images) Myles Lewis-Skelly’s future has also been the subject of speculation having been offered to Manchester United and Chelsea. Arsenal hope to oversee more incoming business with Victor Osimhen the latest name being discussed having missed out on Vinicius Jr with Julian Alvarez still determined to join Barcelona. Asked if Arsenal must sell before they can make further recruitments, Arteta added: ‘Well we have certain possibilities that we have to explore. ‘So far with the numbers we have, we are happy, but we have to accept that there are certain players that might have to move.’ Arsenal are also exploring a move for Bayer Leverkusen and England defender Jarell Quansah but Arteta would not be drawn on the club’s pursuit of the defender. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Lionel Messi lost his father in the past week, but he returned to action for Inter Miami in their Leagues Cup defeat on Wednesday. The post Messi ‘demonstrated what he’s made of’ with surprise Inter Miami return appeared first on SoccerNews.
Everton could face competition for Liam Delap as the Chelsea striker has now been offered to Italian club Como. The post Everton’s Striker Pursuit Complicated As Target ‘Offered’ To Champions League Club appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith (Picture: Getty) Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith is confident that only two clubs will be in the running to win the Premier League this season. Following three successive second-place finishes, Mikel Arteta finally guided Arsenal to their first league title in 22 years last season. And over the summer, the Gunners have looked to strengthen their squad further as they prepare to begin their title defence. The early signings of Christos Tzolis and Illan Meslier have been bolstered by the marquee arrival of Bruno Guimaraes, with Arsenal still looking to add depth in defence and in wide forward areas before the deadline. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. But it has been a summer of upheaval for several of Arsenal’s rivals, with a slew of managerial changes ahead of the new season. Enzo Maresca is back at Manchester City, while Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso have been tasked with improving the fortunes of Liverpool and Chelsea after their respective poor domestic campaigns last season. And elsewhere, Michael Carrick is preparing for his first full season at Manchester United after arriving at Old Trafford midway through last season. Arsenal are bidding to defend their Premier League title (Picture: Getty) But despite all that change over the off-season, former Gunners striker Smith believes the title race could well be a repeat of last year’s between Arsenal and City. ‘I think Man City are the key challenger [to Arsenal],’ he told Metro via BestBettingSites.co.uk. ‘Obviously, they have a new manager, so that puts a little question mark in there about how Maresca can settle with his players,’ but I still see them being the only challenger. ‘There’s a whole host of others just below that, but I’d say it’s [between Arsenal and] City at the moment.’ Enzo Maresca has replaced Pep Guardiola at Manchester City (Picture: PA) As well as Pep Guardiola, City have seen stalwarts such as John Stones, Bernardo Silva and Nathan Ake leave the club this summer. World Cup winner Rodri also looks poised to leave for Barcelona, and Smith reckons those departures might give Arsenal the edge in the title race. ‘I’ve got to go for Arsenal winning it again; let’s hope,’ he added. Smith's predicted top-six for this season Arsenal Manchester City Manchester United Liverpool Chelsea Aston Villa ‘Then City. Manchester United, they finished third last year, and I think they’re going to be better off this year. ‘Carrick is getting his feet under the table, so maybe Man United third, Liverpool fourth, and Chelsea perhaps having a much better season than they did last time under Alonso. ‘They have made some good signings, so I’d see that as the top five, then that sixth spot I’d say Aston Villa are favourites.’ Arsenal and City will face off against each other this weekend in the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The Gunners then kick off their league campaign against newly promoted Coventry City on Friday, with City hosting Bournemouth in their first game of the Maresca era. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Arsenal are bidding to win back-to-back Premier League titles for the first time, but how does the Opta supercomputer expect them to fare? The post Premier League predictions: Supercomputer tips Arsenal to retain title and promoted trio to struggle appeared first on SoccerNews.
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick took time out to talk to the media who cover the club at the Carton House Hotel in Maynooth on Wednesday. The pre-season 'sit down' is a long-established United tradition. There has only been a couple of occasions when the United boss of the day has refused to co-operate, once during Sir Alex Ferguson's time, the other in Jose Mourinho's.
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder believes that moving to the Blades is still an attractive prospect for players. The post Still Attractive – Chris Wilder Backs Pull Of Sheffield United appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Scholes says Arsenal must keep their young star this summer (Picture: The Overlap Fan Debate) Paul Scholes believes Arsenal would be better off ‘getting rid’ of Martin Zubimendi and handing Myles Lewis-Skelly a more prominent role in the team this season. After a breakout campaign for the Gunners and for England during the 2024-25 season, Lewis-Skelly endured a frustrating campaign last term before finally forcing his way back into the side for the title run-in. The 20-year-old started just one Premier League game before April but with other members of the squad tiring, started in midfield in big wins over Fulham and West Ham United in May. Lewis-Skelly also shone in the Champions League semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid, keeping his place in the side in the final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest. With Mikel Arteta preferring Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie at left-back, Lewis-Skelly’s resurgence came in central midfield. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. But the addition of Bruno Guimaraes to an area of the pitch that already includes Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino and Zubimendi has raised doubts over his future again. Zubimendi enjoyed an impressive first season in England last term but struggled towards the back end of a draining campaign with only David Raya and Rice racking up more minutes. Lewis-Skelly has been offered to other clubs (Picture: Getty Images Europe) Lewis-Skelly replaced the Spain international in the side in those key fixtures with Manchester United legend Scholes believing he should be the one to make way to ensure the Arsenal youngster gets more opportunities. ‘I prefer Myles Lewis-Skelly in centre midfield to Zubimendi,’ Scholes said in the latest episode of The Overlap Fan Debate. ‘I think Zubimendi struggled last year. If there’s one player you are going to get rid of, it would be him [Martin Zubimendi]. The problem I’ve got with this left back role is that [Mikel] Arteta last year basically played four centre-halves last season.’ Zubimendi joined from Real Sociedad last year (Picture: Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images) There have been conflicting reports over Lewis-Skelly’s future with it suggested he has been offered to both Chelsea and Manchester United. United were first credited with interest back in January with Michael Carrick still eager to sign a left-back and a midfielder – two positions Lewis-Skelly can cover. Lewis-Skelly, who is under contract until 2030, scored during Arsenal’s friendly win over Como on Wednesday and celebrated by making the shape of a heart with his hands towards the crowd at the Emirates. But Arteta remained tight-lipped about the midfielder’s future after the game, insisting: ‘I’m not going to talk about any speculation. ‘If there is a speculation about our players, that’s a good sign. That means that we attract attention and they’re doing a good job.’ Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
The two sides renew their rivalry this weekend (Picture: Getty) Arsenal and Manchester City meet in the Community Shield on Sunday with the first piece of silverware of the season set to be handed out. While the traditional curtain-raiser is viewed by some as little more than a glorified friendly, both teams will nevertheless be keen to head into the new campaign with a dose of positivity. But perhaps surprisingly, victory in the annual game does not historically translate to success in the Premier League season ahead. Of the past 15 teams to have won the Community Shield, only one side has gone on to win the league title at the end of that season. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. That team is Manchester City, who completed the Community Shield and Premier League double in the 2018/19 season. And in the Premier League era as a whole, only eight of the 34 winners of the Shield have gone on to win the trophy, with five of these happening in a six-year period from 2005 until 2010. As a matter of fact, the Community Shield runners-up have actually been more successful in the league than the winners themselves. Manchester City went on to win the league in 2018/19 (Picture: Getty) Since 1992, the losers have won ten league titles compared to the eight picked up by the winners. Three of these instances were Manchester City, who were beaten three seasons in a row between 2021 and 2023. And of the 34 Premier League winners, 15 weren’t even involved in the game itself. What’s more, the winners and runners-up have only finished as the top two teams in the Premier League on ten occasions. Last year’s winners, Crystal Palace, ended up finishing 15th in the league – although it was unrealistic to expect Oliver Glasner’s side to compete for the title. The beaten team, Liverpool, could only manage a disappointing fifth place under Arne Slot. Community Shield winners - league position 2011/12: Man Utd – 2nd 2012/13: Man City – 2nd 2013/14: Man Utd – 7th 2014/15: Arsenal – 3rd 2015/16: Arsenal – 2nd 2016/17: Man Utd – 6th 2017/18: Arsenal – 6th 2018/19: Man City – 1st 2019/20: Man City – 2nd 2020/21: Arsenal – 8th 2021/22: Leicester – 8th 2022/23: Liverpool – 5th 2023/24: Arsenal – 2nd 2024/25: Man City – 3rd 2025/26: Crystal Palace – 15th Who actually performs better in the Community Shield? Of the 34 Community Shield winners in the Premier League era, 18 won the league title in the previous season, while 13 were the FA Cup holders. But while the Premier League champions have a better success rate in the one-off game, the FA Cup winners have won eight of the past 12 Community Shields – including Palace last year. The other three Community Shield winners since 1992 were neither the Premier League nor FA Cup winners. Arsenal (1999 and 2023) and Manchester United (2010) only played in the game as Premier League runners-up and ended up beating the Double winners to claim the trophy. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
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Arteta spoke out on Arsenal’s incoming and outgoing business (Picture: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Mikel Arteta has conceded Arsenal starlet Ethan Nwaneri could be sold this summer, admitting the club must accept ‘certain players’ will move on. The Premier League champions have strengthened their squad with the signings of Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis with Piero Hincapie’s loan move also made permanent. Ilan Meslier has also arrived in goal on a free transfer. There have been outgoing deals with Leandro Trossard and Christian Norgaard leaving for Besiktas and Everton respectively with a host of other players possibly set to leave north London. Nwaneri made just six Premier League appearances – all from the bench – last season before joining Marseille on loan in January. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. Despite being regarded as one of the club’s brightest young prospects, Arsenal will consider cashing in on the midfielder with offers already coming in for his services. Galatasaray have held talks over a move for the Hale End graduate having also made a bid for Gabriel Martinelli while AC Milan have also made a loan offer for the 19-year-old. Arsenal have also enquired into Victor Osimhen’s availability as part of their talks with the Turkish giants. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s Community Shield clash with Manchester City, Arteta was quizzed on Nwaneri’s future, admitting first-team football is a priority for the player. Nwaneri wanted by Galatasaray and Milan (Picture: Getty) ‘I want him to be at the club. But we have to think about the medium and long term,’ Arteta said. ‘What is best for the player? Ethan needs to play football. If he stays here, we must be able to guarantee him those minutes, otherwise it won’t be beneficial for either side.’ Nwaneri is not the only name linked with a move away. While it has been reported he does not want to join Galatasaray, Martinelli is another whose future is uncertain with his countryman Gabriel Jesus could also leave. Martinelli also wanted by Galatasaray (Picture: Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images) Myles Lewis-Skelly’s future has also been the subject of speculation having been offered to Manchester United and Chelsea. Arsenal hope to oversee more incoming business with Victor Osimhen the latest name being discussed having missed out on Vinicius Jr with Julian Alvarez still determined to join Barcelona. Asked if Arsenal must sell before they can make further recruitments, Arteta added: ‘Well we have certain possibilities that we have to explore. ‘So far with the numbers we have, we are happy, but we have to accept that there are certain players that might have to move.’ Arsenal are also exploring a move for Bayer Leverkusen and England defender Jarell Quansah but Arteta would not be drawn on the club’s pursuit of the defender. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Lionel Messi lost his father in the past week, but he returned to action for Inter Miami in their Leagues Cup defeat on Wednesday. The post Messi ‘demonstrated what he’s made of’ with surprise Inter Miami return appeared first on SoccerNews.
Everton could face competition for Liam Delap as the Chelsea striker has now been offered to Italian club Como. The post Everton’s Striker Pursuit Complicated As Target ‘Offered’ To Champions League Club appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith (Picture: Getty) Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith is confident that only two clubs will be in the running to win the Premier League this season. Following three successive second-place finishes, Mikel Arteta finally guided Arsenal to their first league title in 22 years last season. And over the summer, the Gunners have looked to strengthen their squad further as they prepare to begin their title defence. The early signings of Christos Tzolis and Illan Meslier have been bolstered by the marquee arrival of Bruno Guimaraes, with Arsenal still looking to add depth in defence and in wide forward areas before the deadline. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. But it has been a summer of upheaval for several of Arsenal’s rivals, with a slew of managerial changes ahead of the new season. Enzo Maresca is back at Manchester City, while Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso have been tasked with improving the fortunes of Liverpool and Chelsea after their respective poor domestic campaigns last season. And elsewhere, Michael Carrick is preparing for his first full season at Manchester United after arriving at Old Trafford midway through last season. Arsenal are bidding to defend their Premier League title (Picture: Getty) But despite all that change over the off-season, former Gunners striker Smith believes the title race could well be a repeat of last year’s between Arsenal and City. ‘I think Man City are the key challenger [to Arsenal],’ he told Metro via BestBettingSites.co.uk. ‘Obviously, they have a new manager, so that puts a little question mark in there about how Maresca can settle with his players,’ but I still see them being the only challenger. ‘There’s a whole host of others just below that, but I’d say it’s [between Arsenal and] City at the moment.’ Enzo Maresca has replaced Pep Guardiola at Manchester City (Picture: PA) As well as Pep Guardiola, City have seen stalwarts such as John Stones, Bernardo Silva and Nathan Ake leave the club this summer. World Cup winner Rodri also looks poised to leave for Barcelona, and Smith reckons those departures might give Arsenal the edge in the title race. ‘I’ve got to go for Arsenal winning it again; let’s hope,’ he added. Smith's predicted top-six for this season Arsenal Manchester City Manchester United Liverpool Chelsea Aston Villa ‘Then City. Manchester United, they finished third last year, and I think they’re going to be better off this year. ‘Carrick is getting his feet under the table, so maybe Man United third, Liverpool fourth, and Chelsea perhaps having a much better season than they did last time under Alonso. ‘They have made some good signings, so I’d see that as the top five, then that sixth spot I’d say Aston Villa are favourites.’ Arsenal and City will face off against each other this weekend in the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The Gunners then kick off their league campaign against newly promoted Coventry City on Friday, with City hosting Bournemouth in their first game of the Maresca era. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Arsenal are bidding to win back-to-back Premier League titles for the first time, but how does the Opta supercomputer expect them to fare? The post Premier League predictions: Supercomputer tips Arsenal to retain title and promoted trio to struggle appeared first on SoccerNews.
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick took time out to talk to the media who cover the club at the Carton House Hotel in Maynooth on Wednesday. The pre-season 'sit down' is a long-established United tradition. There has only been a couple of occasions when the United boss of the day has refused to co-operate, once during Sir Alex Ferguson's time, the other in Jose Mourinho's.
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder believes that moving to the Blades is still an attractive prospect for players. The post Still Attractive – Chris Wilder Backs Pull Of Sheffield United appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
Scholes says Arsenal must keep their young star this summer (Picture: The Overlap Fan Debate) Paul Scholes believes Arsenal would be better off ‘getting rid’ of Martin Zubimendi and handing Myles Lewis-Skelly a more prominent role in the team this season. After a breakout campaign for the Gunners and for England during the 2024-25 season, Lewis-Skelly endured a frustrating campaign last term before finally forcing his way back into the side for the title run-in. The 20-year-old started just one Premier League game before April but with other members of the squad tiring, started in midfield in big wins over Fulham and West Ham United in May. Lewis-Skelly also shone in the Champions League semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid, keeping his place in the side in the final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest. With Mikel Arteta preferring Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie at left-back, Lewis-Skelly’s resurgence came in central midfield. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. But the addition of Bruno Guimaraes to an area of the pitch that already includes Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino and Zubimendi has raised doubts over his future again. Zubimendi enjoyed an impressive first season in England last term but struggled towards the back end of a draining campaign with only David Raya and Rice racking up more minutes. Lewis-Skelly has been offered to other clubs (Picture: Getty Images Europe) Lewis-Skelly replaced the Spain international in the side in those key fixtures with Manchester United legend Scholes believing he should be the one to make way to ensure the Arsenal youngster gets more opportunities. ‘I prefer Myles Lewis-Skelly in centre midfield to Zubimendi,’ Scholes said in the latest episode of The Overlap Fan Debate. ‘I think Zubimendi struggled last year. If there’s one player you are going to get rid of, it would be him [Martin Zubimendi]. The problem I’ve got with this left back role is that [Mikel] Arteta last year basically played four centre-halves last season.’ Zubimendi joined from Real Sociedad last year (Picture: Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images) There have been conflicting reports over Lewis-Skelly’s future with it suggested he has been offered to both Chelsea and Manchester United. United were first credited with interest back in January with Michael Carrick still eager to sign a left-back and a midfielder – two positions Lewis-Skelly can cover. Lewis-Skelly, who is under contract until 2030, scored during Arsenal’s friendly win over Como on Wednesday and celebrated by making the shape of a heart with his hands towards the crowd at the Emirates. But Arteta remained tight-lipped about the midfielder’s future after the game, insisting: ‘I’m not going to talk about any speculation. ‘If there is a speculation about our players, that’s a good sign. That means that we attract attention and they’re doing a good job.’ Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
The two sides renew their rivalry this weekend (Picture: Getty) Arsenal and Manchester City meet in the Community Shield on Sunday with the first piece of silverware of the season set to be handed out. While the traditional curtain-raiser is viewed by some as little more than a glorified friendly, both teams will nevertheless be keen to head into the new campaign with a dose of positivity. But perhaps surprisingly, victory in the annual game does not historically translate to success in the Premier League season ahead. Of the past 15 teams to have won the Community Shield, only one side has gone on to win the league title at the end of that season. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. That team is Manchester City, who completed the Community Shield and Premier League double in the 2018/19 season. And in the Premier League era as a whole, only eight of the 34 winners of the Shield have gone on to win the trophy, with five of these happening in a six-year period from 2005 until 2010. As a matter of fact, the Community Shield runners-up have actually been more successful in the league than the winners themselves. Manchester City went on to win the league in 2018/19 (Picture: Getty) Since 1992, the losers have won ten league titles compared to the eight picked up by the winners. Three of these instances were Manchester City, who were beaten three seasons in a row between 2021 and 2023. And of the 34 Premier League winners, 15 weren’t even involved in the game itself. What’s more, the winners and runners-up have only finished as the top two teams in the Premier League on ten occasions. Last year’s winners, Crystal Palace, ended up finishing 15th in the league – although it was unrealistic to expect Oliver Glasner’s side to compete for the title. The beaten team, Liverpool, could only manage a disappointing fifth place under Arne Slot. Community Shield winners - league position 2011/12: Man Utd – 2nd 2012/13: Man City – 2nd 2013/14: Man Utd – 7th 2014/15: Arsenal – 3rd 2015/16: Arsenal – 2nd 2016/17: Man Utd – 6th 2017/18: Arsenal – 6th 2018/19: Man City – 1st 2019/20: Man City – 2nd 2020/21: Arsenal – 8th 2021/22: Leicester – 8th 2022/23: Liverpool – 5th 2023/24: Arsenal – 2nd 2024/25: Man City – 3rd 2025/26: Crystal Palace – 15th Who actually performs better in the Community Shield? Of the 34 Community Shield winners in the Premier League era, 18 won the league title in the previous season, while 13 were the FA Cup holders. But while the Premier League champions have a better success rate in the one-off game, the FA Cup winners have won eight of the past 12 Community Shields – including Palace last year. The other three Community Shield winners since 1992 were neither the Premier League nor FA Cup winners. Arsenal (1999 and 2023) and Manchester United (2010) only played in the game as Premier League runners-up and ended up beating the Double winners to claim the trophy. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
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