Arsenal and Manchester City meet in Community Shield on August 16

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Arsenal and Manchester City meet in Community Shield on August 16
Summary

Arsenal and Manchester City will face each other in the FA Community Shield on Sunday, August 16, at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. This match serves as a curtain-raiser for the Premier League season and features last year's title winners, Arsenal, and FA Cup holders, Manchester City. Arsenal clinched their first Premier League title since 2004 last season, while City won the FA Cup, marking a notable rivalry between the two clubs. The teams previously met in the 2023 Community Shield, which Arsenal won on penalties. The match will kick off at 10 a.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN.

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  • •Match scheduled for August 16 at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff.
  • •Kickoff time set for 10 a.m. ET.
  • •Arsenal won the Premier League; City claimed the FA Cup.
  • •Previous encounters include a 2023 Community Shield penalty win for Arsenal.
  • •The match's location changed to Cardiff due to tour dates at Wembley.
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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match and kickoff times.

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Two of the world's biggest clubs – last year's Premier League and FA Cup winners – face off for silverware.

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