Arsenal and City Set for Community Shield Clash

Arsenal face Manchester City in the Community Shield with key players returning.

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What happened. Arsenal are set to play Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday in Cardiff, with Mikel Arteta expected to have Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Martin Zubimendi available again.

• Saka, Rice, and Zubimendi back but minutes managed.
• Bruno Guimaraes pushing to make his debut.
• Last chance for Arteta to assess squad before Premier League opener.

This match serves as a final preseason test before Arsenal's Premier League campaign begins.

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