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2018 FA Community Shield
The match programme cover
Chelsea Manchester City
0 2
Date5 August 2018
VenueWembley Stadium, London
Man of the MatchSergio Agüero (Manchester City)[1]
RefereeJon Moss (West Yorkshire)[2]
Attendance72,724
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The 2018 FA Community Shield (also known as The FA Community Shield supported by McDonald's for sponsorship reasons) was the 96th FA Community Shield, an annual football match played between the title holders of the Premier League and FA Cup. It was contested by Manchester City, champions of the 2017–18 Premier League, and Chelsea, the winners of the 2017–18 FA Cup, at Wembley Stadium in London on 5 August 2018. Manchester City won 2–0, with both goals scored by Sergio Agüero, who was named man of the match for his performance.[3][4]

Background

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This was Maurizio Sarri's first competitive match in charge of Chelsea; meanwhile, it was Pep Guardiola's second cup final as the manager of Manchester City, following their victory over Arsenal in the 2018 EFL Cup Final.

Manchester City qualified for the competition by winning the 2017–18 Premier League with a record 100 points, the first of any English club in the top-flight since the introduction of the three points for a win rule.[5]

Chelsea were looking to win the Community Shield for the first time since 2009, when they beat Manchester United 4–1 on penalties. They had failed to win any of their last four appearances in the competition. Manchester City had won their last two matches at Wembley, both in 2017–18 – beating Arsenal 3–0 in the EFL Cup Final in February and Tottenham Hotspur 3–1 in the league in April; however, they had not won three consecutive matches at Wembley since March 1970.[6]

The two sides faced each other in the Community Shield once previously, in 2012, a match won 3–2 by Manchester City.

Match

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Details

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Chelsea0–2Manchester City
Report Agüero 13', 58'
Attendance: 72,724
Chelsea
Manchester City
GK 1 Argentina Willy Caballero
RB 28 Spain César Azpilicueta (c)
CB 2 Germany Antonio Rüdiger
CB 30 Brazil David Luiz
LB 3 Spain Marcos Alonso
CM 4 Spain Cesc Fàbregas downward-facing red arrow 60'
CM 5 Italy Jorginho
CM 8 England Ross Barkley
RF 11 Spain Pedro downward-facing red arrow 79'
CF 29 Spain Álvaro Morata downward-facing red arrow 69'
LF 20 England Callum Hudson-Odoi downward-facing red arrow 60'
Substitutes:
GK 59 Poland Marcin Bułka
DF 21 Italy Davide Zappacosta
DF 27 Denmark Andreas Christensen
MF 6 England Danny Drinkwater upward-facing green arrow 60'
MF 15 Nigeria Victor Moses upward-facing green arrow 79'
MF 22 Brazil Willian upward-facing green arrow 60'
FW 19 England Tammy Abraham upward-facing green arrow 69'
Head coach:
Italy Maurizio Sarri
GK 1 Chile Claudio Bravo
RB 2 England Kyle Walker
CB 5 England John Stones downward-facing red arrow 90+4'
CB 14 France Aymeric Laporte downward-facing red arrow 87'
LB 22 France Benjamin Mendy
CM 20 Portugal Bernardo Silva
CM 25 Brazil Fernandinho (c)
CM 47 England Phil Foden downward-facing red arrow 75'
RF 26 Algeria Riyad Mahrez downward-facing red arrow 68'
CF 10 Argentina Sergio Agüero downward-facing red arrow 80'
LF 19 Germany Leroy Sané downward-facing red arrow 46'
Substitutes:
GK 31 Brazil Ederson
DF 4 Belgium Vincent Kompany upward-facing green arrow 80'
DF 30 Argentina Nicolás Otamendi upward-facing green arrow 87'
MF 8 Germany İlkay Gündoğan upward-facing green arrow 46'
MF 55 Spain Brahim Díaz upward-facing green arrow 75'
MF 81 France Claudio Gomes upward-facing green arrow 90+4'
FW 33 Brazil Gabriel Jesus upward-facing green arrow 68'
Manager:
Spain Pep Guardiola

Man of the Match:
Sergio Agüero (Manchester City)[1]

Assistant referees:[7]
Adam Nunn (Wiltshire)
Eddie Smart (West Midlands)
Fourth official:[7]
Paul Tierney (Lancashire)
Reserve assistant referee:[7]
Dan Cook (Hampshire)
Video assistant referee:[7]
Stuart Attwell (West Midlands)
Assistant video assistant referee:[7]
Andrew Halliday (Army)

Match rules[8]

  • 90 minutes
  • Penalty shoot-out (ABBA) if scores level
  • Seven named substitutes, of which up to six may be used

References

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The 2018 FA Community Shield was the 96th edition of the annual match contested between the champions of the previous season's and the winners of the in . It took place on 5 August 2018 at in between Manchester City, the 2017–18 champions, and Chelsea, the 2017–18 winners. Manchester City secured a 2–0 victory, with both goals scored by in the 13th and 58th minutes, earning him the man of the match award for his decisive contribution. The match drew an attendance of 72,724 spectators and was officiated by referee , marking the opening competitive fixture of the 2018–19 English football season. Under manager , Manchester City's win provided an early boost ahead of their record-breaking 2018–19 campaign, in which they achieved a domestic treble by claiming the , , and titles. For Chelsea, managed by in his debut season, the defeat highlighted early challenges despite the promise shown by young talents like . The fixture also featured community initiatives, including £25,000 donations to each club's programs and recognition of local football volunteers.

Background

Qualification

The FA Community Shield is an annual match contested between the winners of the previous season's and competitions, serving as the traditional opening fixture of the English football season. Manchester City qualified as the champions, achieving a record 100 points from 32 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, while scoring a league-high 106 goals. Chelsea qualified as the 2017–18 FA Cup winners, securing their eighth title with a 1–0 victory over Manchester United in the final at , thanks to an penalty. If the same team had won both the and in 2017–18, the Shield would have featured that team against the Premier League runners-up, but this scenario did not apply as Manchester City and Chelsea earned separate qualifications.

Previous meetings

Manchester City and Chelsea had met 160 times in all competitions prior to the 2018 FA Community Shield, with Chelsea securing 62 victories, Manchester City 57, and 41 matches ending in draws. The rivalry traces its roots to the early 20th century but intensified in the modern era, particularly during Chelsea's period of dominance in the mid-2000s under Roman Abramovich's ownership and manager José Mourinho, when the Blues won three Premier League titles and established themselves as a powerhouse with a strong defensive style. Manchester City's transformation began after the 2008 takeover by the Abu Dhabi United Group, leading to significant investments and the arrival of high-profile talents, but the dynamic shifted dramatically with Pep Guardiola's appointment in 2016, as City adopted a possession-based philosophy that propelled them to unprecedented success, including the 2017–18 Premier League title with a record 100 points. In the 2017–18 Premier League season, the teams clashed twice, with Manchester City emerging victorious in both encounters: a 1–0 win at Stamford Bridge on 30 September 2017, courtesy of a long-range strike from , and another 1–0 victory at the Etihad Stadium on 4 March 2018, sealed by a goal. These results underscored City's formidable form that season, as they remained unbeaten in the league until May and highlighted the growing intensity of the matchup under Guardiola's influence against Antonio Conte's Chelsea. The only previous meeting in the FA Community Shield came in 2012 at , where Manchester City staged a comeback to win 3–2 against Chelsea, with goals from (two) and overturning an early deficit caused by a red card to Blues defender ; this marked City's first Community Shield triumph in 40 years.

Pre-match

Venue and officials

The 2018 was hosted at in , serving as the traditional neutral venue for the annual fixture since 1974. The stadium, with a capacity of 90,000 for matches, drew an of 72,724 spectators. Wembley Stadium's pitch measures 115 yards in length by 75 yards in width, adhering to standard dimensions for elite-level English football. The match commenced at 3:00 PM BST on 5 August 2018 amid clear skies on a scorching, sunny day characteristic of the unusually warm summer weather. Jon Moss officiated as referee, marking his debut in the Community Shield. He was supported by assistant referees Adam Nunn and Eddie Smart, with Paul Tierney appointed as fourth official. Video assistant referee (VAR) duties were handled by Stuart Attwell, with Andrew Halliday as assistant VAR; this represented the introduction of VAR technology for the 2018–19 season's opening competitive senior men's match in English football.

Team news

Manchester City arrived at the 2018 FA Community Shield following their record-breaking 2017–18 Premier League campaign, in which they amassed 100 points to secure the title. The squad had undertaken a pre-season tour of the in , facing opponents such as Bayern Munich and in preparation for the new season. Manager rested several key players recovering from extended breaks after the , including and ; De Bruyne was named in the matchday squad but did not feature. Goalkeeper Ederson was also unavailable due to fatigue from international duty, with starting in his place. New £60 million signing made his competitive debut for the club, lining up on the right wing, while young midfielder earned a start in central midfield. City's starting XI was: Bravo; Walker, Stones, Laporte, Mendy; Fernandinho (c), B. Silva; Mahrez, Foden, Sané; Agüero. The substitutes included Ederson (GK), Kompany, Otamendi, Gündoğan, Brahim Díaz, Jesus, and Gomes. Chelsea approached the match under new manager , who had taken over in July following Antonio Conte's dismissal at the end of the previous season despite winning the . Sarri's arrival introduced a possession-oriented style inspired by his time at Napoli, with £50 million signing deployed as the deep-lying playmaker in midfield to facilitate build-up play. The team was still adapting to these tactics during pre-season, having played friendlies in and . Several players were rested after World Cup commitments, including goalkeeper —who had represented in the semi-finals—and forward , leading to Willy Caballero starting between the posts and 17-year-old making a surprise start on the left wing. Midfielder , another World Cup semi-finalist with , was also absent from the squad. Chelsea's starting XI was: Caballero; Azpilicueta (c), , Luiz, ; Fàbregas, , Barkley; , Morata, Hudson-Odoi. The substitutes comprised Bulka (GK), Christensen, Zappacosta, Drinkwater, Willian, Abraham, and .

Match

Summary

The 2018 FA Community Shield was played on 5 August 2018 at between champions Manchester City and winners Chelsea. Manchester City claimed a 2–0 victory after 90 minutes, with both goals coming from striker in the 13th and 58th minutes, securing the club's fifth title in the competition. The match showcased City's dominance, as they held 53% of the possession and controlled the tempo throughout. Tactically, Manchester City's fluid attacking play under exploited spaces effectively, contrasting with Chelsea's more cautious setup in Maurizio Sarri's first competitive match in charge, as the Blues focused on building from the back but struggled to create sustained threats. The game flowed without major disruptions, concluding without the need for extra time or penalties. The atmosphere at was vibrant, drawing an attendance of 72,724 fans to the annual curtain-raiser. This encounter featured the use of (VAR) technology, with in that role, though interventions were minimal and did not alter key decisions. earned the Man of the Match award for his decisive brace and commanding presence in the forward line.

Details

Manchester City deployed a 4-3-3 formation under manager , featuring in goal, a back four of , , , and , with Fernandinho anchoring midfield alongside and , and , , and up front. Chelsea also lined up in a 4-3-3 as directed by , with in goal, defenders , , , and Marcos Alonso, midfielders , , and , and forwards Pedro, Álvaro Morata, and Callum Hudson-Odoi. Substitutions occurred throughout the second half. For Manchester City, Ilkay Gündogan replaced at halftime (45'), substituted for in the 68th minute, came on for in the 76th minute, replaced in the 80th minute, entered for in the 87th minute, and Claudio Gomes subbed in for in stoppage time (90+5'). Chelsea made four changes: Willian for (59'), for (60'), for Álvaro Morata (69'), and for (79'). Sergio Agüero scored both goals for Manchester City. The opener arrived in the 13th minute when Agüero, City's all-time leading scorer, latched onto a through-ball from Phil Foden and drilled a low left-footed shot into the bottom corner past Caballero, marking his 200th goal for the club. The second came in the 58th minute, as Bernardo Silva played a precise pass to Agüero on a counter-attack, allowing the striker to slot home from 12 yards for his 201st City goal. Key performance metrics highlighted Manchester City's dominance despite the close possession battle. The following table summarizes the main statistics:
StatisticManchester CityChelsea
Possession52.8%47.2%
Shots185
Shots on target92
Corners44
Fouls106
Yellow cards00
Red cards00
No cards were issued to either team. Referee Jon Moss oversaw the match, assisted by a video assistant referee (VAR) team in its debut for the Community Shield; however, no VAR reviews resulted in any on-field decisions being overturned. The game took place on a sweltering afternoon at , with high temperatures contributing to water breaks and a cautious pace in the first half.

Post-match

Reactions

Following Manchester City's 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the 2018 FA Community Shield, praised for his brace, noting the striker's sharpness after knee surgery and suggesting he could have scored even more goals given the chances created. Guardiola also highlighted the team's depth and mentality, despite admitting they were not yet at full after pre-season. In contrast, Chelsea manager conceded City's superiority across departments, while pointing to his side's 60% possession as a positive step in implementing his tactics, though they failed to translate it into meaningful opportunities. Agüero himself expressed satisfaction with his performance, stating that the win demonstrated the team's hunger for further success after reaching his 200-goal milestone for City. , making his debut, credited the victory to the team's control from start to finish under Guardiola's instructions. did not feature due to a knee injury sustained in training, while was rested following the , limiting direct player reactions from Chelsea's side. Media outlets emphasized City's dominance as evidence of their status as title favorites, with describing their performance as "sublime" and marked by slick movement that overwhelmed Chelsea. The BBC highlighted City's efficiency despite missing key players, portraying the result as a strong opener that underscored their appetite for silverware. Coverage also criticized Chelsea's defensive vulnerabilities, particularly David Luiz's poor positioning and the team's inability to handle quick transitions. The match drew a crowd of 72,724 at , praised for creating a vibrant atmosphere to kick off the season. Pundits and fans echoed optimism for City's potential to repeat as champions, with analyst noting their professional display left Chelsea outplayed throughout. Chelsea supporters expressed concerns over the early struggles in Sarri's transitional style, calling for patience amid the evident gap to City's level.

Significance

The 2018 FA Community Shield victory for underscored their dominance entering the 2018–19 season, following a record 100-point campaign the previous year that established them as clear title favorites. The 2–0 win over Chelsea at not only provided an early morale boost but also highlighted the squad's depth, with several key players absent due to international commitments or injury. For Manchester City, the triumph represented their fifth Community Shield title, reinforcing Pep Guardiola's tactical supremacy and setting a positive tone for their successful title defense. This pre-season success contributed to a domestic treble that season, including another crown and the , while the Shield itself served as a low-stakes opener with no bearing on European qualification. Chelsea's defeat marked the first loss under new manager , exposing defensive frailties against City's pressing game but also debuting his possession-oriented "Sarriball" philosophy, characterized by high pressing and short passing. As a traditional season curtain-raiser equivalent to a pre-season friendly, the result inflicted no lasting damage, allowing Sarri time to refine his approach during the campaign. The match held broader implications for the competition, notably as the first Community Shield to incorporate Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology, which operated smoothly without generating controversy and paving the way for its wider adoption in English football. This debut helped affirm the Shield's role as an experimental showcase for innovations while maintaining its charitable focus on community initiatives. In the ensuing 2018–19 Premier League season, Manchester City retained the title with 98 points, while Chelsea secured third place with 72 points, qualifying for the . The Shield outcome thus provided early indicators of City's sustained excellence, contrasting with Chelsea's transitional phase under new leadership.

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