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Leicester City beat Premier League champions Manchester City to win the 2021 Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, the second in the club’s history.
Kelechi Iheanacho beat keeper Zack Steffen from the penalty spot shortly before full-time to hand Brendan Rodgers’ side the win.
City’s record £100m signing Jack Grealish was given his debut on 65 minutes, but he could not muster a clear-cut opportunity for a much-changed team.
Ilkay Gundogan saw an arrowed free-kick superbly tipped over the crossbar by Kasper Schmeichel and the German midfielder also blazed over a first-time effort from 10 yards out.
Striker Jamie Vardy was bright for Leicester but could not find a way past City goalkeeper Zack Steffen, who made a stunning reaction save to deny the Englishman.
With the game looking like it was heading for a shootout, Iheanacho drew a foul on Man City defender Nathan Ake and the referee pointed to the spot before the Nigeria international converted his penalty for victory.
Manchester City begin their Premier League campaign on Aug. 15 away to Tottenham Hotspur, while Leicester City host Wolves the day before.
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers:“There was a great feeling coming here today. Every Leicester player, fan, staff member coming here, it was a really special feeling.
“We wanted to take that into the game and keep that feeling going, and thankfully we’ve done that.”
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola: “Congratulations to Leicester. I am more than satisfied with how we played. Many things were really good, the young players were excellent.
“We got minutes for players so in general, many good things.”