Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola appeared in press statements after winning the Charity Shield at the expense of Manchester United on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

He said: “I enjoyed it.” We are really happy with the season against our rival in Manchester and starting the season with a title.”

He added: “We lost a lot of balls, after the turnovers they became one of the best teams in the world. “They are very dangerous to control but in the end we did, it is good to play this match because it means you won something in the previous season.”

He added: “Now. We see how the players come back. The goal now is not to win the Premier League, but to try to win the next match. This is what we have to do.”

He continued: “Akanji missed a kick. Penalty in the European Championship and I like that he has the character to take it.”

And follow: Ederson? He is our best penalty taker. Along with Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne. The three are the best we have.”

He concluded: “Oscar Pope? What is this job? He's really good in small spaces and his work ethic, he's really aggressive in short and long spaces.”