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Maresca aims for first trophy as Manchester City faces Arsenal at Wembley

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 12:10 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Maresca aims for first trophy as Manchester City faces Arsenal at Wembley
Summary

Enzo Maresca prepares to lead Manchester City against Arsenal in the Community Shield on August 14 at Wembley. Maresca, recently appointed following Pep Guardiola’s departure, emphasizes that the match will not be treated as a friendly. He aims to secure his first silverware with City, who finished as runners-up to Arsenal last season. The matchup pits FA Cup winners City against the current Premier League champions in the season's opener.

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  • •Maresca insists the Community Shield is a serious trophy.
  • •City aims to start the season with silverware.
  • •Arsenal won the Premier League last season.
  • •The match occurs at Wembley Stadium.
Latest Updates
  • 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — “No friendly”: Maresca vows to make Community Shield his first Manchester City trophy against Arsenal
  • 12:10 PMYahoo Sports — “No friendly”: Maresca vows to make Community Shield his first Manchester City trophy against Arsenal at Wembley
What they're saying
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Enzo Maresca has insisted the Community Shield is 'no friendly' and is targeting his first silverware as Manchester City manager.Maresca takes charge of the Cityzens for the first time when Manchester...

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Enzo Maresca has insisted the Community Shield is 'no friendly' and is targeting his first silverware as Manchester City manager.Maresca takes charge of the Cityzens for the first time when Manchester...

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