As is the tradition in English football, the reigning top-flight champions take on the FA Cup holders to kick off the new campaign and this will be a chance for both sides to put down an early marker before they do battle for the title once again.
While the Gunners are no strangers to playing in the Community Shield, this will be the first time they are participating as Premier League champions in 22 years after topping the table last season ahead of Man City.
Meanwhile, six of the last eight Community Shield showdowns have featured Man City due to…
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