Can Enzo Maresca hit the ground running against the reigning Premier League champions? We look ahead to Sunday’s Community Shield clash with our Arsenal vs Man City prediction and preview.
Arsenal vs Man City: The Key Stats
Arsenal overcame Manchester City across 90 minutes in 44.8% of pre-match simulations by the Opta supercomputer. Mikel Arteta has won all four of his Community Shield matches (two as a player, two as a manager). Only Manchester United (21) have won this trophy more than Arsenal (17).Arsenal and Manchester City renew their fierce rivalry in Sunday’s Community Shield clash, although there will be some unfamiliarity for this pair in Cardiff.
The curtain-raiser returns to the Principality Stadium for the first time since 2006, but a venue switch from its usual Wembley home will not be the most notable difference.
For the first time in 10 seasons, Arsenal will not be lining up against Pep Guardiola in the Man City dugout. Instead, Enzo Maresca will be on the opposing bench after replacing the Spaniard ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
Maresca will become the first Man City manager to take charge of his opening game in the Community Shield. Maurizio Sarri was the last top-flight boss whose first game came on this stage, with his Chelsea side losing 2-0 to Man City in August 2018.
Former Chelsea head coach Maresca clearly has large shoes to fill after Guardiola bid farewell to a glittering 10-year stint with City. Guardiola signed off with an FA Cup and EFL Cup double, despite losing the Premier League title race to Arsenal.
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Maresca’s first key selection decision will involve Christos Tzolis, with
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