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Arsenal prepares to face Manchester City in Community Shield on Sunday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 9:25 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Arsenal prepares to face Manchester City in Community Shield on Sunday

Summary

Arsenal will compete against Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, with kick-off set for 3pm UK time. This match marks Arsenal's first chance to claim silverware as they begin their title defense. Manager Mikel Arteta's squad will be without William Saliba and Jurrien Timber, while Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Zubimendi have returned to training and may feature. Manchester City begins a new era under head coach Enzo Maresca, replacing Pep Guardiola. Several key players are absent due to injuries or lack of pre-season action, including Rodri.

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Status Watch

•Match scheduled for August 16 at the Principality Stadium.
•Arsenal seeks to lift the Community Shield after successful pre-season.
•City experiences squad changes and managerial shift with Enzo Maresca in charge.
•Saliba and Timber are confirmed absentees for Arsenal.
•If tied after regulation, the match will proceed directly to penalties.

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Arsenal’s pre-season preparations are complete, and attention now turns to Cardiff, where the Gunners have their first opportunity to lift silverware ahead of the new campaign.Mikel Arteta’s Premi...
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