FA Community Shield - Where to watch it live on TV & Stream

The English soccer season is kicking off with the traditional FA Community Shield and this year’s matchup is between English soccer’s two heavyweights in recent years, Manchester City and Liverpool. We’ve analyzed the two teams, their pre-seasons and their new signings in order to provide you with a complete preview of the game at King Power Stadium in Leicester.

Where can I watch the FA Community Shield?

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What is the FA Community Shield?

The FA Community Shield is an annual matchup between the winner of the previous season's Premier League winner and the FA Cup winner.

When is the FA Community Shield?

The FA Community Shield is played on the 30th July, 12:00pm (ET), at the King Power Stadium in Leicester. Because of the UEFA Women’s Euro, the FA Community Shield was moved from Wembley Stadium where it has been held every year since 2013.

FA Community Shield TV & Streaming Information

Summer transfers

Manchester City

In: Erling Haaland, Kalvin Phillips, Stefan Ortega

Out: Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus, Fernandinho

Liverpool

In: Darwin Nunez, Fabio Carvalho, Calvin Ramsay

Out: Sadio Mane, Neco Williams, Takumi Minamino, Marko Grujic, Divock Origi

Game Prediction

Liverpool and Manchester City went head-to-head three times last season. Both league meetings ended with a draw while Liverpool came out as the stronger team when they faced each other in the FA Cup semi final. Lots of goals were scored between the two sides with a total of 13 goals over 3 games.

The FA Community Shield normally has a feeling of friendly game around it but with Liverpool and Manchester City on each side we should expect a real fight. Neither of the teams will accept a defeat against its biggest rival for the league trophy, while a win can give a real boost as they’re heading into the new season.

Upon the FA Community Shield, Liverpool will have played a number of more friendly games than Manchester City and will therefore be slightly ahead of their opponents when it comes to sharpness and fitness level. Also, Manchester City has been forced to rule out some of their key players from their pre-season tour in the US due to various injury problems. Of the two teams, Liverpool feels like the better prepared while Manchester City might take on a more friendly game approach.

Probable Lineups:

Manchester City: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Rodrigo, Cancelo; De Bruyne, Phillips, Silva; Mahrez, Haaland, Grealish

Liverpool: Alison; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago; Diaz, Nunez, Salah

While there are yet no odds on the FA Community Shield out on BetMGM, we can expect it to be a close game with Manchester City as small favorites. Make sure to check in on BetMGM closer to the game and find FA Community Shield winner odds, over/under and lots more.

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Author: Dan Anderson