Arsenal vs Man City LIVE! Community Shield match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction today
Arsenal and Manchester City kick off a new season with the traditional curtain raiser in the Community Shield at Wembley today. The Gunners pushed City close for much of last time out but Pep Guardiola’s side ended the season by winning a famous treble and few would bet against them continuing their dominance.
Still, Arsenal have embarked on an ambitious recruitment drive this summer. Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice are undoubtedly eye-catching signings as Mikel Arteta bids to go again after such a promising season for the club.
City, however, provide the yardstick from which success is measured in England these days. Though beating them at this stage last season did little for Liverpool’s title chances, a victory for Arsenal would be a major sign of intent. Follow all the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog! Dom Smith will be providing expert analysis from the ground!
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Our predicted XIs
Predicted Arsenal XI: Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli
Predicted Man City XI: Ederson; Walker, Stones, Dias, Ake; Rodri, Kovacic; Silva, Alvarez, Grealish; Haaland
Pep Guardiola confident over Erling Haaland fitness after Man City striker nets brace in pre-season win
Pep Guardiola believes Erling Haaland is in “much better” condition now than he was in pre-season last year.
The Man City striker is preparing for his second campaign in England, after a remarkable first 12 months at the club resulted in 52 goals across all competitions in a treble-winning season.
That came after Haaland faced questions over whether he would adapt to life in the Premier League, with criticism aimed at him after he struggled in the Community Shield against Liverpool.
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Mikel Arteta explains why Gabriel Jesus required second operation on knee injury
Mikel Arteta is confident Gabriel Jesus will not miss much of the new season as he offered a positive early prognosis on the Arsenal forward’s knee surgery.
The Brazil international went under the knife on Wednesday after experiencing irritation following a more serious operation to treat an injury suffered at the World Cup.
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Pep Guardiola breaks silence on Declan Rice transfer failure with verdict on Arsenal signings
Pep Guardiola has no regrets over losing out to Arsenal in the bidding war for Declan Rice.
The Gunners snapped up the England midfielder for a British-record £105million fee after seeing off Manchester City’s competition for the one of the most anticipated signings of the summer transfer market.
City face Arsenal in the Community Shield on Sunday and Guardiola praised his former assistant Mikel Arteta for bringing in Rice.
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Why Arsenal are not just making up the numbers in Man City curtain-raiser
As Arsenal prepare for Sunday’s Community Shield against Manchester City, it will not be lost on Mikel Arteta that his side are effectively making up the numbers.
Arsenal will be at Wembley this weekend courtesy of finishing runners-up to City, who won both the Premier League and FA Cup as part of last season’s historic Treble, overhauling the Gunners in the title race and eliminating them in the fourth round.
Read Dan Kilpatrick’s full analysis here!
Arsenal in talks with Nottingham Forest over Matt Turner sale as Gunners pave way for David Raya signing
Arsenal are in talks with Nottingham Forest over the sale of goalkeeper Matt Turner.
A fee is yet to be agreed, but the clubs are currently negotiating a figure around the £7million mark.
Turner leaving will pave the way for Brentford goalkeeper David Raya to join Arsenal and the Gunners remain locked in talks with the Bees over a fee.
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Prediction: Man City to win
It’s so difficult to bet against City, albeit they aren’t always the quickest to get into their rhythm after a break.
Still, they remain the team to beat for a reason.
Man City to win 2-1.
Man City team news: Gvardiol could make debut but De Bruyne a worry
For City, Kevin De Bruyne is the only major doubt after suffering a hamstring injury during the Champions League final in June.
Nathan Ake is another doubt after a knock while Jokso Gvardiol could make his debut.
Arsenal team news: Gabriel Jesus injured
Arteta has confirmed Gabriel Jesus will be missing for a few weeks after undergoing a “little procedure” on a knee injury.
Bukayo Saka missed the win over Monaco through illness but is expected to be fit, while Oleksandr Zinchenko is stepping up his return but has not played a minute during pre-season, so is unlikely to start.
Where to watch Community Shield today for free
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on ITV1, with coverage starting at 3.15pm BST.
Live stream: ITVX will provide a free live stream via its website and app.
Live blog: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, with Dom Smith at Wembley to provide expert analysis.
