After beating Chelsea 4-2 in convincing fashion, Manchester City capped off their pre-season tour of the United States on a high. Despite defeats to Celtic, AC Milan and Barcelona, City would have every right to enter their FA Community Shield clash against Manchester United brimming with confidence after demolishing Enzo Maresca’s side. Pep Guardiola would perhaps also have every right to be satisfied with his team’s preparation ahead of the 2024/2025 season. The Sky Blues have now faced four top teams — who put them to the test from both mental and physical standpoints. Unlike during several…
