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Elliot Anderson ready to debut for Manchester City after World Cup heartache

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:00 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Elliot Anderson ready to debut for Manchester City after World Cup heartache

Summary

Elliot Anderson aims to make an impact for Manchester City in the Community Shield against Arsenal on Sunday at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. He expresses that the pain from England's semi-final defeat to Argentina still lingers but plans to draw confidence from his World Cup performances. This match marks what is expected to be Anderson's debut for City. The encounter will feature the Premier League champions, Arsenal, as they compete for the first trophy of the season.

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By the Numbers

•Anderson still affected by England's World Cup defeat to Argentina.
•He seeks to build on his World Cup confidence at City.
•City faces Arsenal in the Community Shield on Sunday.
•The match is set to take place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
•Anderson is likely to make his Manchester City debut in this match.

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9:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Anderson still pained by England defeat but ready to shine at Manchester City

What they're saying

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Midfielder takes confidence from World Cup performances Anderson intent on making impact for City Elliot Anderson has admitted England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina still pains him, but is hoping to use the confidence from his performances at the tournament to inspire the start of his Manchester City career. Anderson will probably make his debut when City play the Premier League winners, Arsenal, on Sunday at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff for the Community Shield. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Will Unwin

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