The Gunners booked their ticket by virtue of claiming a first Premier League title win in over two decades, while Man City are back in this fixture having beaten Chelsea in the FA Cup final.
His opposite number, Mikel Arteta, has far more experience in Community Shield fixtures, leading Arsenal to victory on penalties over Liverpool and City in 2022 and 2023 respectively.
However, the 2026 edition of the Community Shield will not be played at its traditional home at Wembley Stadium.
Why is Community Shield not being played at Wembley?
As the start of the next Premier League season has been…
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