The FA Community Shield is a precursor to the English Premier League season and every season it pits the English Premier League champions against the FA Cup winners. That means archrivals Manchester City and Manchester United will go head-to-head this season and it's the first time since 2011 that these two teams have faced each other in this competition. Man City won the EPL over Arsenal by just two points last season while Manchester United finished a disappointing eighth, but Man United got the better of their rivals with a 2-1 victory in the FA Cup final.
Kickoff at Wembley Stadium in London is set for 10 a.m. ET. The Citizens are -175 favorites (risk $175 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line in the latest Manchester City vs. Manchester United odds, while the Red Devils are +420 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +330 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Man City are -285 to lift the shield, while Manchester United are +205 (For more soccer coverage, click here).
Before you lock in your Manchester United vs. Manchester City picks or FA Community Shield predictions, you NEED to see what SportsLine's soccer expert Brandt Sutton has to say.
Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine's top soccer editor for more than six years. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups and past performances to make the most-informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Sutton was SportsLine's top soccer expert in 2022 with a 165-130-2 mark with his soccer picks, returning nearly $2,200 for $100 players. He was also profitable across multiple leagues in 2023, including the English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, Europa League and more.
Sutton knows Manchester City had a 35-match unbeaten streak in England snapped by Man United in the FA Cup final and that they'll be looking to avenge that loss. The Citizens have also lost three of their four preseason friendlies but are still expected to be title contenders again after winning the Premier League the last four years in a row and six of the past seven seasons. They are listed as +110 favorites to win a fifth title in a row while Arsenal is listed at +190 after the narrow defeat last season.
The expert also is aware that Manchester United should be riding high after closing out their season with an FA Cup victory over Man City. It was their third win in a row to close out what had been an otherwise disappointing season on a positive note. However, they've lost three of their five preseason friendlies and will be without striker Rasmus Hojlund until September after he suffered a hamstring injury against Arsenal during an American tour last month.
Sutton has taken an in-depth look at the Man City vs. Man United showdown and is leaning Over on the total. He also has locked in a CONFIDENT best bet and is offering a full breakdown of this FA Community Shield matchup! You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own.
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