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Manchester City and Arsenal meet in Community Shield at Cardiff

7 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 2:45 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Manchester City and Arsenal meet in Community Shield at Cardiff
Summary

Manchester City faces Arsenal in the Community Shield on Sunday at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. This match kicks off the 2026/27 season and marks an early opportunity for City's new manager Enzo Maresca to secure his first trophy. City has a rich history in the Community Shield, having lifted the trophy seven times from 16 appearances. Their last victory was in 2019 against Liverpool, while Arsenal seeks to add to their own success in the fixture. The match is currently ongoing.

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Status Watch
  • •Match taking place at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
  • •City has seven Community Shield victories in history.
  • •Last season's champions City and FA Cup winners Arsenal are competing.
  • •The match represents the start of the 2026/27 season.
  • •Currently, the match status indicates it is ongoing.
Latest Updates
  • 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Confirmed Arsenal Team to Face Man City in Community Shield Curtain-Opener
  • 1:36 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal and Man City set for Community Shield curtain raiser
  • 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal vs Man City: Match Preview and Latest Team News
  • 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal vs Manchester City – Community Shield preview and team news
  • 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Community Shield: City’s seven victories to date
What they're saying
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