Elliot Anderson poised for first start with Manchester City against Arsenal
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:25 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Elliot Anderson is expected to make his first start for Manchester City in today's FA Community Shield match against Arsenal. The young midfielder, recently signed from Nottingham Forest, has drawn praise from Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca for his versatility and potential roles in the midfield. Maresca envisions Anderson playing both as a holding and attacking midfielder, highlighting his capability to adapt to different positions. This flexibility is seen as vital as City prepares to face Arsenal in a competitive fixture.
- •Elliot Anderson is set to start for Manchester City today.
- •He joined City from Nottingham Forest.
- •Manager Enzo Maresca sees him playing multiple midfield roles.
- •Anderson's versatility could be pivotal in the match against Arsenal.
- 5:25 AMYahoo Sports — An interesting update has emerged on how Manchester City will use an England international
- 11:50 AMYahoo Sports — A Manchester City powerhouse could be valuable for his team in more ways than one
"Elliot Anderson has now got his Manchester City debut out of the way. Anderson played the first 60 minutes of Manchester City’s 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the FA Community Shield. Anderson, like many ...
"Elliot Anderson appears to be in line to make his first start for Manchester City in today’s FA Community Shield fixture against Arsenal. The England international was signed by City from Nottingham...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 5:25 AMAn interesting update has emerged on how Manchester City will use an England international
Elliot Anderson has now got his Manchester City debut out of the way. Anderson played the first 60 minutes of Manchester City’s 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the FA Community Shield. Anderson, like many ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 11:50 AMA Manchester City powerhouse could be valuable for his team in more ways than one
Elliot Anderson appears to be in line to make his first start for Manchester City in today’s FA Community Shield fixture against Arsenal. The England international was signed by City from Nottingham...
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