Key stats as Liverpool narrowly miss out on Community Shield
A combination of wastefulness and outright misfortune denied Liverpool the early boost of Community Shield success, but still, they could take heart from their impressive performance against their biggest title rivals. Here are the key stats from the season's curtain-raiser:
Liverpool the better side
City edged the first-half but Liverpool controlled the second, and ultimately the numbers suggest they were slightly lucky to claim the silverware.
The Reds enjoyed more possession (53%-47%) and played more passes (555-496) than their opponents …
