Manchester City won the Community Shield on penalties, after edging Liverpool in an entertaining game at Wembley.
Former Liverpool player Raheem Sterling gave the champions the lead in a first half they dominated, as Liverpool's sluggish pre-season form continued on Monday (NZ time).
European champions Liverpool were far better in the second period. They equalised through Joel Matip's header and created a host of other chances to take the lead, as City appeared to tire.
City's Kyle Walker made a last-ditch goal-line clearance from Mo Salah's effort in the dying moments and with no extra time being played, the showpiece went to a penalty shootout.
Pep Guardiola's side, who completed the domestic treble last season, claimed the silverware in the traditional curtainraiser, as they converted all five of their penalties in ruthless fashion, while Georginio Wijnaldum had his effort saved by Claudio Bravo.
Reuters