This archive report was first published on 4 August 2019.
Manchester City kicked off their season with a thrilling 5-4 penalty shootout win over Liverpool in the Community Shield match at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, August 4, 2019.
City's Raheem Sterling scored the opening goal in the 12th minute, but Liverpool's Joel Matip equalized in the 77th minute, sending the match into a penalty shootout.
City's Claudio Bravo made a crucial save from Georginio Wijnaldum, and Gabriel Jesus sealed the win with a successful penalty kick.
The match was a closely contested and intense battle between the two teams, with both sides showing flashes of quality and signs of rustiness.
City's victory was a well-timed response to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp's claim that City live in a transfer 'fantasy land.'
City's new signing, Rodri, made a composed debut, showing why City's financial muscles have been flexed again.
However, the match was marred by an injury to Leroy Sane, who limped off in the 10th minute holding his right leg.
