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It was a difficult day for Manchester United’s English strikers, who were overshadowed by the brilliance of Alejandro Garnacho and Oscar Bobb.
If United hoped this season would be a fresh start for Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford, they faced disappointment right from the start. After a lackluster pre-season, the team performed better than expected in the Community Shield against Manchester City. However, despite their efforts, they ended up losing, as Pep Guardiola’s team managed to equalize with a late goal, drawing 1-1 before winning 7-6 on penalties.
Jadon Sancho became the scapegoat after missing a penalty in the shootout, continuing his struggles with spot-kicks at Wembley. Marcus Rashford also shared the blame, missing one good opportunity and another clear chance during regular time.
Despite the loss, Erik ten Hag’s squad showed promising signs. Casemiro appeared much improved, and Alejandro Garnacho continued his impressive form from last season, scoring a spectacular goal to give United the lead.
Unfortunately for Ten Hag, history did not repeat itself after last season’s unexpected FA Cup victory. Bernardo Silva scored an equalizer in the 89th minute, and despite missing his penalty, Manchester City capitalized on mistakes by Sancho and Jonny Evans to secure their victory.
**WINNER: Alejandro Garnacho**
The Argentine forward thrives in big games and loves playing at Wembley. After scoring in the FA Cup final, he broke the deadlock again with a moment of magic. Garnacho had earlier set up Rashford, only to see his teammate hit the post. Undeterred, he used his skill to navigate through City’s defense and scored with a delicate finish. He also converted his penalty confidently, though he couldn’t secure a win this time.
**LOSER: Jadon Sancho**
Wembley seems to be a cursed venue for Sancho. This was his fourth final at the stadium, and he’s now lost three of them, missing crucial penalties twice. While this defeat might be less painful than the Euro 2020 final with England or this year’s Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund, it was still frustrating. Expected to start, Sancho was benched until the 83rd minute. His penalty miss then shifted the momentum to City, marking a disappointing start to his new chapter under Ten Hag.
**WINNER: Ederson**
Ederson’s inclusion in the lineup was a welcome surprise for City fans amid rumors of a summer move to Saudi Arabia. His performance in the shootout reinforced his value to the team. Not only did he save Sancho’s penalty, but he also scored a penalty himself, showcasing his unique abilities and justifying Guardiola’s desire to keep him.
**LOSER: Marcus Rashford**
Ten Hag had praised Rashford’s form in pre-season, but he failed to deliver in this crucial match. Rashford missed a chance after a promising team move in the first half, though it wasn’t an easy one. However, his second miss was significant, following a perfect setup from Bruno Fernandes and Garnacho. Rashford’s lack of confidence showed as he hit the near post instead of scoring. With Rasmus Hojlund sidelined for a month and Joshua Zirkzee still adapting to the team, there’s increased pressure on Rashford to perform. His performance highlighted United’s need for a more clinical striker, presenting an opportunity for other aspiring forwards to join the team.
