Highlights of the traditional curtain raiser of the domestic season, the FA Charity Shield, with Manchester United taking on Newcastle United at Wembley. Alex Ferguson's side, who won the Premiership and FA Cup double last season, contains several new faces, including summer signings Jordi and Karel Poborsky, as well as Footballer of the Year Eric Cantona.
Newcastle, who were league runners-up and lost twice to United last season, will be looking to get the season off to a flying start with victory in their first appearance at Wembley for 20 years. Commentary by Clive Tyldesley.
Series producer John Shrewsbury ; Editor Niall Sloane
MATCH OF THE DAY - THE MAGAZINE: previewing the new football season and featuring star interviews and analysis. On sale from 15 August and every Thursday. price £1.00, from newsagents.
⦠See Alan Hansen : page 38