Mumbai, August 10: As the curtain rises on a new season, Manchester City and Manchester United are set to clash in the FA Community Shield at Wembley on Saturday. Let's look at the players to watch out for in this match. FA Community Shield 2024: Manchester City Faces Manchester United in Battle for Early Silverware.

1. Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland (Photo Credits: @ManCity/X)

He has had the advantage of a full pre-season, unlike many top players who were involved in the Euros or Copa America. With his blend of strength and speed, he poses a significant challenge for even the most organized defenses. Last season, he topped the Premier League scoring charts with 27 goals and netted 38 in all competitions.

2. Phil Foden

Phil Foden celebrates a goal (Photo credit: Twitter @ManCity)

Phil Foden thrives in Manchester derbies, having been directly involved in seven goals in his last six appearances against United, with six goals and one assist.

3. Kevin De Bruyne

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne.(Photo Credit: Twitter/@ManCity)

De Bruyne leads City in the midfield, last season he was mostly injured, but appeared in 18 games and scored 4 goals.

4. Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford (Photo Credit: Twitter/@MarcusRashford)

Rashford had a challenging season last year, he has scored six goals against City in all competitions. Manchester United’s Inefficiency Helps Liverpool Register 3–0 Win in Pre-Season Friendly.

5. Kobbie Mainoo

Kobbie Mainoo celebrates his goal (Photo credit: Twitter @ManUtd)

He has emerged as a key player for England during Euro 2024, is aiming to add another milestone to his burgeoning career. Having already found the net against Manchester City in the FA Cup final, the teenager now has the opportunity to join an exclusive club. If he scores in the upcoming Community Shield, Mainoo will become only the second teenager in history, after Nicolas Anelka in 1998, to score in both the FA Cup final and the subsequent Community Shield.