Leicester vs Man City LIVE: Community Shield result, final score and reaction today
Follow all the fallout live from Wembley as the FA Cup winners beat the Premier League champions
Leicester City won the Community Shield on Sunday by defeating Manchester City at Wembley Stadium thanks to a late penalty from Kelechi Iheanacho.
The former Man City striker was fouled in the box after catching defender Nathan Ake on the ball, then stepped up to the spot to blast a finish past Zack Steffen – who got a hand on the effort.
Leicester seemed to be an afterthought heading in the pre-season fixture, which felt like it was more about Man City’s British-record signing Jack Grealish and a potential debut for the midfielder.
The England international joined Pep Guardiola’s team from Aston Villa for £100million this week and came off the bench at Wembley for his first appearance in sky blue.
Despite some impressive contributions, Grealish was unable to inspire Man City to break the deadlock, and it was Iheanacho who proved the match-winner with his late penalty heroics.
Many fans question the significance of the Community Shield, but it clearly meant a great deal to the Leicester City fans at Wembley, who roared upon hearing the final whistle. This trophy follows the FA Cup win by Brendan Rodgers’ side in May, secured with a victory over Chelsea at the same stadium. Relive the action below.
Leicester 0 - 0 Man City
60 mins: Maddison darts inside from the left as Vardy makes a run into the box. Dias and Ake track Vardy leaving a little slither of room for Maddison to shoot. He does but pulls the effort wide of the near post.
Leicester 0 - 0 Man City
57 mins: Great from Tielemans. A poor clearance from Soyuncu gives the ball to Fernandinho who sends it up to Mahrez. He dances across th front edge of the box but loses possession to a backtracking Tielemans. He turns and sends the ball up to Maddison as Leicester break on the counter. Maddison gives it to Barnes who forces the ball out for a corner.
Leicester 0 - 0 Man City
54 mins: Man City play another corner short and give the ball to Mahrez. He dinks it into the box for Edozie who cuts it back to Gundogan. Gundogan runs onto the chance but smokes it wide of goal.
Leicester 0 - 0 Man City
51 mins: Poor from Mahrez. He’s been taking a lot of stick from the Leicester fans in the crowd today and has the chance to silence them as Man City win a free kick just outside of the ‘D’. Mahrez places the ball, sets himself and then fires his effort well over the bar much to the delight of the Leicester fans.
Leicester 0 - 0 Man City
48 mins: Great defending from Ruben Dias. After a bit of to and fro in midfield the ball comes to Maddison who slots it beautifully into the right side of the box for Vardy. Dias comes across as Vardy shifts the ball to his right foot. He shoots but Dias holds his fround and blocks the effort.
Leicester 0 - 0 Man City
Second half: No changes from either team at the beginning of the second half. Each side has named nine substitutes and can bring up to six on throughout the match.
Manchester City restart the game.
Leicester 0 - 0 Man City
This is how close Jamie Vardy came to putting Leicester in front at Wembley. More of the same please in the second half.
Leicester 0 - 0 Man City
Harvey Barnes picked up a bad injury and missed the back end of last season for Leicester. He’s back today and has looked sharp. His link up play with Jamie Vardy has been of point.
Half-time: Leicester 0 - 0 Man City
45+1 mins: It was a very good first half from Leicester City who should be in front. Vardy’s had a couple of decent chances but the game remains all square at the break.
Pep Guardiola isn’t happy. He’ll be thinking about changes for the second half. Will Jack Grealish make an appearance?
Leicester 0 - 0 Man City
45 mins: OFF THE POST! Leicester should be in front! Bertrand drives the ball up the pitch before leaving it to Maddison. He sends the ball out to Barnes on the left side of the box and Barnes delivers and cross towards Vardy. The ball is a touch behind the striker but he manages to sweep a left-footed effort at goal. Steffen gets a glove to the shot and manages to deflect it onto the back post before the ball is booted clear. Vardy can’t believe he’s not scored.
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