Bruno Guimaraes described Newcastle’s Cup win as “one of the best days” of his life.
It was City’s first Community Shield victory since 2019.
Real Madrid earned a remarkable comeback and booked their spot in the final against Borussia Dortmund.
Referee Paul Tierney missed the initial incident, but after consulting the VAR screen, he awarded United a penalty, which Bruno Fernandes duly converted.
That was until the Blades imploded on the stroke of halftime when Daniel Jebbison felled Bernardo Silva in the area and Riyad Mahrez stepped forward to fire home City’s opener.
Keeper Aaron Ramsdale’s crucial saves in the first half denied Sandro Tonali and Matteo Pessina as Italy cut through England’s defence.
The former Juventus player won nine Serie A titles and five Italian Cups with the Turin club.
Chelsea will now face Liverpool in the FA Cup final on May 14.
Liverpool and Manchester City will resume their domestic duel in the FA Cup on Saturday after the pair reached the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.
The queen wished the Three Lions success in their game against Italy on Sunday with the hope that the 55-year old jinx will be broken.
