Loss of Liverpool in the Community Shield: Possible fortuitous outcome?
South London is buzzing with excitement as Crystal Palace has claimed victory in the Community Shield, defeating the current Premier League champions. This triumph marks a significant milestone for the club, as manager Oliver Glasner has delivered two trophies for Crystal Palace in just two months, following their FA Cup success.
However, history suggests that this victory does not guarantee success in the Premier League season. Since 2011, only Manchester City (2018-19 and 2022-23) and Liverpool (2019-20) have managed to lift both the Community Shield and Premier League titles in the same season.
The Community Shield, contested between the league winner and FA Cup winner from the previous season, often differs from the Premier League champion. This pattern reflects that while some dominant clubs do win both, it remains exceptional and is not an annual occurrence.
In the Premier League era, only 8 out of 33 winners went on to win the title. This statistic underscores the competitive nature of the Premier League and the challenges that Crystal Palace will face in the upcoming season.
Liverpool, who lost to Crystal Palace in a penalty shoot-out at Wembley on Sunday, may approach the new Premier League campaign with a sense of relief. History suggests they have avoided a difficult pattern by losing at Wembley in the Community Shield.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are still interested in bringing Alexander Isak to add more variety to their attack. The club will need to focus on fixing their defence and counter-pressing after losing possession, if they are to challenge for the title this season.
Manchester United and Arsenal are other notable examples of teams that have won the Community Shield but failed to claim the Premier League crown in the same season since 2011. Manchester United's three Shield victories produced zero league titles, while Arsenal won the Shield on five occasions but failed to win the Premier League in any of those campaigns.
As the Premier League season kicks off, Crystal Palace will be looking to build on their Community Shield triumph. The challenge ahead is formidable, but the club will be buoyed by their recent success and the belief that they can defy the odds and claim the Premier League title.
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- Despite Crystal Palace's victory in the Community Shield, sports analysis suggests that it doesn't necessarily predict Premier League success, as only Manchester City (2018-19 and 2022-23) and Liverpool (2019-20) have achieved both in the same season since 2011.
- News about Liverpool, who lost to Crystal Palace in a penalty shoot-out at Wembley, indicates that the club might approach the new Premier League campaign with a sense of relief, as historical analysis shows that losing at Wembley in the Community Shield typically does not lead to a difficult season.
- In the Premier League era, teams like Manchester United and Arsenal, both of whom have won the Community Shield but failed to secure the league title in the same season since 2011, serve as examples of the competitive nature of the league and the challenges Crystal Palace might face in their title pursuit this season.
