Community Shield 2013

"David! As a Manchester United manager, you will always be given extra minutes during injury time"

The two teams facing each other in tomorrow's Community Shield share a number of similarities. Both Manchester United and Wigan have new managers for the new season. Both managers are Scottish. Both form a chain reaction with Everton's new manager Roberto Martinez. David Moyes left Everton for United, Martinez took over the reins after departing from Wigan before Owen Coyle joined the Lactics.

Both sides do have their differences too. While the Red Devils boast almost the same squad as the previous season, Wigan has seen some of its star players left after its demotion from the Premier League. The pressure will be on Moyes while Coyle's side are just going into the game with nothing to lose.

Moyes has never won a single trophy during his 11-year stay at Everton. The Community Shield presents him with his first opportunity to be a champion after leading Preston North End to the top of the old Second Division in year 2000. After a string of unflattering results from pre-season friendlies, Moyes' first competitive game makes him a desperate man.

Although United are huge favourites, Wigan is not guaranteed to be thrashed. Their shock win over Manchester City in the FA Cup final is proof that they can beat some of the strongest teams in the country. A victory over another Manchester heavyweight would definitely earn them the title of "Giant Killers". However, a shock result looks highly unlikely.

With the retirement of Paul Scholes (once again), Moyes is lacking a midfielder whom is worthy of being Michael Carrick's ally in the middle of the park. Spaniards Thiago Alcantara and Cesc Fabregas were Moyes' targets throughout the summer but both did not make the switch to Old Trafford.

Wigan's finest player is arguably James McCarthy and Coyle should take advantage of a weakened United midfield by handing McCarthy a more creative role. The talented 22 year-old, who made 38 appearances for his club last season, may not even be a Wigan player after the transfer window shuts next month.

One player who will not make an appearance at the Wembley stadium is the disgruntled Wayne Rooney. Upset by Moyes's comments that he will be playing second fiddle to Robin van Persie, Rooney appears to be heading for the exit. The question is not where but when. Chelsea, intending to make a third bid for the striker, appears to be his expected destination.

Even without Rooney, Manchester United are still expected to manage a win. It will be a narrow one though. A 3:2 victory for Moyes to celebrate his first piece of silverware after more than a decade.