Maresca targets Arsenal gap as Community Shield looms

New City boss Enzo Maresca eyes closing the gap to Arsenal in his first season.

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What happened. Maresca, in his first season as City boss, aims to close the seven-point gap to Arsenal, with the Community Shield as an early test.

• Arsenal have won all three Community Shield meetings against City.
• Arteta says Maresca is 'as good as' Guardiola.
• Haaland is fit despite a heel issue.

“We are City, we want to close the gap.”

— Enzo Maresca

The match previews the Premier League season, with Arsenal opening against Coventry and City facing Bournemouth.

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