Arsenal and Man City set for Community Shield curtain raiser

Arsenal and Man City set for Community Shield curtain raiser
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How are Arsenal and Man City expected to get on in the Premier League season beyond today's meeting? Let Opta guide you.

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And as always, if you'd like some pre-match reading, The Athletic has got you covered.

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Both managers will be giving full competitive debuts to their key midfield additions, with Bruno Guimarães and Elliot Anderson both included, with Christos Tzolis also given the nod on the left for the Gunners.

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In case you missed it, here are the XIs for the afternoon showdown...

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Premier League title rivals Arsenal and Manchester City are primed to kick off the English football calendar across 2026/27, when they come to grips in Cardiff for the annual Community Shield curtain raiser.

Stick with us as we bring you all the action as Mikel Arteta's Gunners try to start the season off in style against new City boss Enzo Maresca, who attempts to bank a first piece of silverware in the post-Guardiola era.