Manchester City faces Arsenal in FA Community Shield on Sunday
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Manchester City will play against Arsenal at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday afternoon for the FA Community Shield. This match marks Enzo Maresca's first competitive game as City manager after his arrival from Chelsea. City confirmed their squad is fit, with the exception of Rodri, who is recovering from back surgery. Haaland, who missed pre-season, is expected to start on the bench. The match kicks off at 15:00 BST and will be broadcast live on multiple platforms.
- •Match kicks off at 15:00 BST on August 16, 2026.
- •Enzo Maresca making his debut as Manchester City manager.
- •Rodri absent due to recovery from back surgery.
- •Erling Haaland likely to start on the bench.
- •Match broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, and NOW.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester City and Arsenal have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of today’s match
- 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester City vs Arsenal: Predicted City starting lineup and team news
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester City XI vs Arsenal – Predicted lineup and team news
"Manchester City will play their first competitive match of the 2026-27 season today when they take on Arsenal in the FA Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Today’s match sees th...
"Manchester City face Arsenal at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday afternoon in the FA Community Shield, Enzo Maresca’s first competitive match as Man City manager.Maresca arrives from Ch...
"Manchester City and Arsenal have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of today’s FA Community Shield clash at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Today’s match represents the opening of the 202...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 2:45 PMManchester City and Arsenal have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of today’s match
Manchester City and Arsenal have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of today’s FA Community Shield clash at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Today’s match represents the opening of the 202...
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 6:20 AMManchester City vs Arsenal: Predicted City starting lineup and team news
Manchester City will play their first competitive match of the 2026-27 season today when they take on Arsenal in the FA Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Today’s match sees th...
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 4:30 AMManchester City XI vs Arsenal – Predicted lineup and team news
Manchester City face Arsenal at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday afternoon in the FA Community Shield, Enzo Maresca’s first competitive match as Man City manager.Maresca arrives from Ch...
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