Football NewsFootball.LondonUnverified source· 14 Aug 2026
Arsenal get home dressing room for Community Shield
Arsenal will use the 'home' changing room in Cardiff, a lucky omen for the Community Shield.
Arsenal
team
Competition
FA Community Shield
Venue
Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Capacity
73,931
Arsenal's dressing room
Home (South)
What happened. Arsenal have been handed the home dressing room for the Community Shield clash with Manchester City at the Principality Stadium.
- Mikel Arteta can win the Community Shield for the third time as manager.
- Enzo Maresca faces his first competitive match as City manager.
- The 'South' changing room has been an unlucky omen for teams in past finals.
The match will be played in Cardiff instead of Wembley, adding a unique twist to the season opener.
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