Nunez Outshines Haaland As Liverpool Defeat Man City To FA Community Shield

Darwin Nunez outshined Erling Haaland by scoring a late goal on his debut to claim a 3-1 win over Champions Manchester City in Saturday's Community Shield.

The 75 million-euro Uruguayan from Benfica made himself an instant fan favourite after capping a lively appearance off the bench with a stoppage-time goal to secure the first trophy of the season.

English champions City started their big close-season signing, Norway's Erling Haaland but, in contrast to Nunez, he had a disappointing debut, missing several chances and struggling to combine with his new teammates.

However, another new City face -- Argentine forward Julian Alvarez - found the target after coming on in the second half.

Trent Alexander-Arnold had opened the scoring, firing Juergen Klopp's Liverpool side ahead in the 21st minute of the 100th edition of the annual clash between the league champions and FA Cup winners.

Thiago Alcantara floated the ball to Mohamed Salah on the right and the Egyptian laid it back to Alexander-Arnold whose first-time shot curled into the far corner.

Haaland, brought in from Borussia Dortmund, missed two first-half chances to mark his City debut with a goal but Pep Guardiola's side were missing their usual fluency.

"Our season started today and it was important for us to get off on the right foot," said Alexander-Arnold, who was full of praise for 23-year-old Nunez's impact.

"He won the penalty, scored a goal and looked very lively. He's been bought in to score goals and he's proved he can do that today," he said.

"He's a top player, a young player who is willing to learn. He's bonded well with the lads. He came on with a point to prove".