Ruben Dias named Manchester City captain for Arsenal match

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Ruben Dias named Manchester City captain for Arsenal match
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Ruben Dias will captain Manchester City in the Community Shield match against Arsenal on Sunday at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. Manager Enzo Maresca is delaying a final decision on the team's leadership group until the transfer window closes after significant summer changes, including the search for a new long-term captain. Rodri, a key player, is ruled out due to a back injury, adding to the team’s uncertainties. Currently, Dias and Erling Haaland are confirmed as part of the leadership group, with two more appointments to be made post-window.

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  • Ruben Dias captains City in the Community Shield against Arsenal.
  • The match takes place at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
  • Manager Enzo Maresca delays finalizing the leadership group.
  • Rodri is sidelined due to a back injury.
  • Current leadership group includes Dias and Erling Haaland.
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Ruben Dias will captain City in the Community Shield, while Maresca continues to shape a permanent leadership group after a summer of change.Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty ImagesManchester City will ha...

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