Arsenal face Man City in Community Shield as Maresca begins new era
City’s biggest signing so far has been Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliott Anderson, who arrived for a reported British-record £116 million fee.
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Likewise £116million summer signing Elliot Anderson as he looks to make his Man City debut, but the England international has only recently returned to training, along with Marc Guehi and Rayan Cherki, so Nico Gonzalez may get the nod instead. Predicted Man City XI (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, Ait-Nouri; Kovacic, Nico; Semenyo, Foden, Doku; Marmoush Doubts: Savinho, McAidoo, Rodri, Grealish Time and date: 3pm BST on Sunday August 16, 2026 Venue: Principality Stadium, Cardiff How to watch: TNT Sports 1. Arsenal have a strong record in the Community Shield, having won the competition 17 times, including shared victories.
Furthermore, The Gunners have beaten Manchester City in all three previous Community Shield meetings, winning 4-0 in 1934, 3-0 in 2014 and on penalties after a 1-1 draw in 2023.
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Likewise £116million summer signing Elliot Anderson as he looks to make his Man City debut, but the England international has only recently returned to training, along with Marc Guehi and Rayan Cherki, so Nico Gonzalez may get the nod instead.
according to Evening StandardPredicted Man City XI (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, Ait-Nouri; Kovacic, Nico; Semenyo, Foden, Doku; Marmoush Doubts: Savinho, McAidoo, Rodri, Grealish Time and date: 3pm BST on Sunday August 16, 2026 Venue: Principality Stadium, Cardiff How to watch: TNT Sports 1
according to Evening StandardArsenal have a strong record in the Community Shield, having won the competition 17 times, including shared victories.
according to Vanguard (Nigeria)The Gunners have beaten Manchester City in all three previous Community Shield meetings, winning 4-0 in 1934, 3-0 in 2014 and on penalties after a 1-1 draw in 2023.
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