Photo: Bruno Fernandes spends time with Man City star ahead of Community Shield

Bruno Fernandes is among the Manchester United players preparing to take on rivals Man City in this year’s Community Shield, a week before the new Premier League campaign gets underway.

Known as the “curtain-raiser”, the Community Shield marks the official start of the English football season. United booked their place in the pre-season Wembley showpiece after beating City 2-1 in the 2024 FA Cup final.

City secured their spot after pipping Arsenal to the Premier League title.

That means we’re set for an all-Manchester Community Shield on Saturday afternoon in London.

However, 48 hours before kick-off, Bruno Fernandes was spotted with City full-back Joao Cancelo.

Bit of Community Shield chat over dinner, maybe? 📸 #mufc #mcfc pic.twitter.com/Pry7iNPAMj

— Nathan Salt (@NathSalt1) August 8, 2024

Photo courtesy of Nathan Salt

The Portuguese duo are believed to have shared a meal and I can just imagine Roy Keane is waiting to have a go at Fernandes for being too friendly with our bitter rivals.

I can only presume they enjoyed a nice meal together whilst discussing City’s 115 charges.

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