This showdown will also mark Enzo Maresca’s official return to the dugout after replacing Pep Guardiola as Man City head coach, seven months on from his sudden exit from Chelsea.
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.
Where is the Community Shield?
As the start of the new Premier League season was delayed by one week, due in part to an expanded…
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