Community Shield: Man City face Arsenal as Maresca era begins

Published Aug 16, 04:14 AM UTC

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This article previews the 2026 Community Shield match between Premier League champions Arsenal and FA Cup winners Manchester City, set to take place at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. It marks the beginning of the Enzo Maresca era at Manchester City, as he takes over from Pep Guardiola. Arsenal writer Nnamdi Onyeagwara and City correspondent Sam Lee discuss each club's summer transfer activity, including Arsenal's permanent signing of Piero Hincapie and the blockbuster acquisition of Bruno Guimaraes, while City made a club-record signing in Elliot Anderson. The article also explores the historical significance of the Community Shield for both clubs and what the match might reveal about Maresca's tactical approach.

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Soccer - The AthleticWestern

Original headline: Will Manchester City begin the Maresca era with a Community Shield win over Arsenal?

Original language: EN

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