Arsenal and Man City prepare for Community Shield clash in Cardiff

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Arsenal and Man City prepare for Community Shield clash in Cardiff
Summary

Arsenal faces Manchester City in the Community Shield at Cardiff on August 13. Arsenal has had a mixed pre-season, with one win and three losses leading into the match against City, while City has recorded two victories and a draw in their pre-season preparations. Arsenal's defense appears vulnerable, missing key players like William Saliba and David Raya, which has raised concerns among supporters. Both teams have been affected by World Cup disruptions but will look to build momentum in this early-season encounter.

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  • Arsenal's pre-season results include one win, one draw, and three losses.
  • David Raya has recently returned to training after missing most of pre-season.
  • Manchester City has two wins and one draw in their pre-season matches.
  • The match is considered crucial for both teams as they prepare for the new season.
  • Both squads may still see changes before the transfer window closes.
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Arsenal and Manchester City meet in the Community Shield in Cardiff on Sunday, and judging purely by pre-season results, the two sides arrive in contrasting form.Both Mikel Arteta and Enzo Maresca hav...

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