Erik ten Hag and Pep Guardiola are poised to set the tone for the upcoming season as Manchester United faces Manchester City in the Community Shield match at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
This traditional opening match of the new season features last year’s FA Cup winners, Manchester United, against the reigning Premier League Champions, Manchester City.
Both clubs have had a quiet summer in terms of new signings. City’s notable acquisition has been Brazilian winger Savinho from Troyes, while they have seen the departure of Julián Álvarez to Atlético Madrid, impacting their attacking options.
On the other hand, United has strengthened their squad by signing Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna and French teen Leny Yoro from Lille. However, Yoro is expected to be sidelined for a considerable time due to a foot injury sustained during pre-season.
The Community Shield, marking the first piece of domestic silverware available in England this season, will kick off at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, August 10, at 3 p.m. BST. For viewers in the US, the match starts at 10 a.m. ET, 7 a.m. PT, and midnight AEST for Australian fans.
For those unable to view the match locally, a VPN can assist in accessing the streaming services. A VPN can also enhance connection speeds and privacy while using public Wi-Fi networks.
In the US, the Community Shield will be streamed live exclusively on ESPN Plus at the scheduled kickoff time. UK viewers can enjoy a free live broadcast on ITV1, with coverage starting at 2:15 p.m. BST, and can stream the match via the ITVX platform.
In Canada, Sportsnet will provide live coverage for soccer fans, while those in Australia can watch the match on Optus Sport, which offers coverage for every Premier League game this season. Subscribers can access Optus Sport for as low as AU$10 a month depending on their network provider.