Photos: Liverpool suffer penalties defeat in Community Shield at Wembley

LFC Globe
5th August 2019
Liverpool FC vs Man City

All the best photos from Wembley as Liverpool narrowly missed out on the against on Sunday.

Reds manager Jurgen Klopp was hoping his side could clinch their second piece of silverware in a little over two months, however, it wasn't to be on the day.

The boss selected his strongest side - barring the late-returning Sadio Mane - with and featuring in attack against Pep Guardiola's side.

Liverpool found themselves behind in the opening fifteen minutes as converted from close-range to put City 1-0 up.

The Reds, who looked lacklustre in the first-half, improved their performance after the break and created several chances - hitting the woodwork on two occasions.

They got their reward 12 minutes from time as substitute Joel Matip headed from 's square ball inside the box to make it 1-1.

Despite Salah, Naby Keita and all coming close to giving the Reds a comeback victory, the two sides were level after 90 minutes.

It was City who emerged 5-4 winners after the penalty shoot-out as saw his penalty saved by Claudio Bravo - before Gabriel Jesus stroked in the winner.

Highlights: Liverpool 1-1 Man City (4-5)

Slide through our gallery below for the best snaps from a disappointing afternoon for the Reds.

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