++ Bonus HBI Shares ++ First Goal Scorer + Correct Score Comp. No 351: Community Shield - Leicester City v Manchester City - August 2021 - 10500 + 5500 SPS Tokens

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An exciting game to open the English Championship last night as Bournemouth took on West Brom. The 2-2 score line was a just result after both teams went at it with all guns blazing to kick-off with a winning start to their Championship campaigns.

Emiliano Marcondes opened the scoring for Bournemouth after just 12 minutes and there followed a back and forth game as both teams battles for supremacy. As for you guys, relegation is already beckoning lol, full details of all the 'winners' at the end!

So on to today and it is the traditional start of the English season and it opens with the Charity Shield which is played between the winners of the league and the winners of FA Cup.

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@nathen007's Prediction

I think all eyes will be looking for the inclusion of £100million Manchester City signing, Jack Grealish. Seriously, what a ridiculous sum of money for a no doubt great player but in the same ballpark as Messi, Mbappe or Ronaldo? I think not.

Man City will be missing both Phil Foden and Kevin de Bruyne after both were injured at Euro2020 with Pep Guardiola saying they might be out 'for a while' which must be worrying for the City fans.

I think after spending all that money on Grealish, it would be fair to assume they won't be signing the free agent, Messi, especially as we await to see if their 'interest' in Kane transforms into a tangible offer the grumpy, Spurs striker. That would be another waste of money if you ask me as Kane only scores because of Son who is the real star of the team in my opinion.

Leicester have troubles of their own with defenders, Jonny Evans, James Justin and Timothy Castagne all out injured and adding to their woes French defender Fofana broke his leg in their friendly against Villareal last week.

Leicester have had a busy but rather uninspiring transfer window, adding Patson Daka, Boubakary Soumare and Ryan Bertrand to their squad and this might be opportunity for the fans to see them in action for the first time.

Has Jamie Vardy still got it at 34 years old or will Grealish run them ragged?

Prediction: Leicester City 0 : 3 Man City - First goal scorer: Ilkay Gundogan

Simply write the name of the FIRST GOALSCORER and the CORRECT SCORE as a comment. The competition closes 5 minutes before kick-off which is 17.15 BST. (16.15 UTC)

The Small Print
In the first goal scorer competition, own goals do not count. In the correct score competition, it's the score after 90mins. Extra time and penalties do not count and the pot for each competition will roll over if there is no winner. If more than one person chooses the same first goal scorer or correct score, the prize is shared, and everyone gets a little upvote! It seems I also need to add, one entry per person. Don't forget the new rule that only people with a rep of 50 or above are eligible to enter unless they have been approved. The bonus will be added to any winnings ONLY if Leeds United win and/or Man U lose and all pay-outs will never exceed 50% of post pay-out. Other bonuses are paid out at my discretion.

And the Winners Were...

Seriously, if you lot were hoping to get your contracts renewed, you'd be out of luck and looking for a new club! No problem, the pot is now a very healthy 16000 tokens in total and of course, today's HBI shares were won by @numpypython and @chrisparis

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Well, that's it for today. I just can't wait for next week's big kick-off but until then, I hope everyone has a great weekend and as usual, thanks for playing along.

Marching On Together

@nathen007



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Leicester City 1 : 2 Man City
First goal scorer: Raheem Sterling

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I guess in about a weeks time I would say first goalscorer: Kane. :P

As it stands though I'll give it to Phil Foden. City win 4-2. These are scoring teams.

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It's very much looking that way but I'm not sure it will work out too well.

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Leicester City 1 : 2 Man City - First goal scorer: Vardy

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Forgot to say a big thank you for the HBI but didn't want to edit the original prediction post.

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Leicester city 2
Manchester city 1.

The first goal from vardy.

Expect this


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Apologies but I can only accept entries if you have a rep of 50 or above

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Prediction:
Leicester City 1 : 2 Man City
First goal scorer: Ilkay Gundogan

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Congratulations to the HBI winners and here are my predictions:
1-2
First goal scorer : vardy
!luv 1

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Leicester City 1 : 3 Man City
First goal scorer: Riyad Mahrez

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Cool Thanks!!!
Leicester City 0-0 Man City

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