Man Utd vs Man City: Community Shield referee revealed

The referee for the upcoming Community Shield match between Manchester United and Manchester City has been revealed. The match, which will take place on August 7, 2021, will be officiated by Paul Tierney.

Who is Paul Tierney?

Paul Tierney is an English football referee who has been officiating in the Premier League since 2018. He has previously worked as an assistant referee in the Premier League and has also officiated in the Football League and the FA Cup.

Previous matches involving Manchester United and Manchester City

Tierney has previously officiated several matches involving both Manchester United and Manchester City. In the 2019-2020 season, he officiated Manchester United‘s 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City‘s 2-1 win over Chelsea.

Reaction to the appointment

Manchester United and Manchester City fans have reacted to the news on social media, with some expressing their opinions on Tierney’s previous performances. Some fans have praised his consistency and fairness, while others have criticized his decisions in previous matches.

Importance of the Community Shield

The Community Shield is an annual football match contested by the winners of the Premier League and the FA Cup. It is considered to be the curtain-raiser for the new football season in England. The match is played at Wembley Stadium and is attended by thousands of fans.

Preview of the match

The match between Manchester United and Manchester City is expected to be a closely contested encounter. Both teams have strengthened their squads during the summer transfer window and will be looking to start the new season with a win. Manchester United have signed Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane, while Manchester City have signed Jack Grealish.

Conclusion

The Community Shield match between Manchester United and Manchester City will be officiated by Paul Tierney. The match is expected to be a thrilling encounter between two of the top teams in the Premier League. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how Tierney performs and how the teams start the new season.