Another trophy in the cabinet for the foxes

Jack Grealish tasted defeat on his Manchester City debut as Leicester City won the Community Shield at Wembley thanks to a late penalty by Kelechi Iheanacho on Saturday.

Back to back trophies for Leicester City

The 1-0 win over Pep Guardiola’s side is yet another major trophy for the Foxes, adding to their Premier League title in 2016 and FA Cup from last season and Pep’s first back to back Finals lost in his professional career.

It wasn’t a final to remember, with both sides not fielding their strongest teams. Guardiola had some big names missing with De Bruyne and Stones out injured and several other big names still recovering from international duty over the summer with new signing Grealish starting on the bench.

Leicester also fielded a weakened side with a makeshift defence of Pereira, Amartey, Soyuncu and Bertrand.

The tie was decided by an error when Iheanacho stole the ball from Nathan Ake after a pass from Rodri. Steffen saved from the Nigerian but referee Paul Tierney signalled for a penalty for a foul from Ake on Iheanacho, who converted from the spot.

Iheanacho seals another cup victory for his side after finishes top scorer in last season’s FA Cup in a less than ideal start to the season for City and Jack Grealish.

Nigerian international Iheanacho converts from the spot kick for Leicester City

City’s record signing Grealish (117 million euros from Aston Villa), was introduced at the 68th minute of play and he showed flashes of his undoubted ability.


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