Liverpool and Manchester City face each other this Saturday at the King Power Stadium in Leicester for the 2022 Community Shield, a match that pits the reigning Premier League champion against the winner of the previous FA Cup.
Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola, in charge of the teams that fought tooth and nail in the previous campaign, meet in the first official match of the season and with a title at stake no less.
Right from the start, Liverpool and Manchester City displayed the verticality, dynamism, and strategic ability they are known for. The chances on goal started to come, but it was Klopp's side that took the lead through Trent Alexander-Arnold.
In the 21st minute, Liverpool moved the ball from side to side. The attack started from the right-hand side and switched to the opposite zone. The ball returned to the original flank with Mohamed Salah, who spotted the run of Trent Alexander-Arnold on the inside.
The full-back shot with his right foot, with the ball being slightly diverted by Natha Aké and thus beating Ederson Moraes.