THE annual curtain raiser to the Premier League season, the Community Shield, is finally here!
This year’s Premier League winners Liverpool, take on FA Cup winners Crystal Palace in a thrilling encounter at Wembley.
Does the Community Shield go to extra-time?
No. The match goes straight to penalties after extra-time if the score is level after 90 minutes.
Since 1993, the Community Shield has gone to penalties and is not shared between the teams if it is a draw.
Between 1949 and 1991, the shield was shared 11 times.
What happened in the FA Cup final
Crystal Palaced earned their spot in today’s showpiece by ending their 120-YEAR wait for a major trophy with an incredible FA Cup win over Man City.
Eberechi Eze scored the only goal of the game as The Eagles rear guard firm against waves and waves of Man City pressure.
Pep Guardiola‘s side had 79 per cent possession ans 23 shots but couldn’t break the deadlock.
When is the Community Shield?
- The Community Shield between Liverpool and Crystal will take place on Sunday, August 10.
- It is scheduled to get underway at 3pm BST.
- Wembley Stadium is the allocated arena for this huge curtain-raiser and it can host approximately 90,000 roaring fans.
What TV channel is the Community Shield on?
- The Community Shield will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports 1
- Coverage will begin at 2pm BST – one hour before kick-off.
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