Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 15 Aug 2026
Community Shield: A Glimpse, Not a Guarantee
The Community Shield offers clues, but its winners haven't claimed the title since 2018.
Arsenal
team
Competition
Community Shield
Venue
Wembley
Winners since 2018
No Community Shield winner has won the league title since 2018
What happened. The Community Shield at Wembley provided insights into Arsenal's desire and Maresca's impact at Manchester City, but it is not a reliable predictor of the season ahead.
- Arsenal ended a 22-year wait for the league title in May.
- Nine of 20 Premier League clubs have changed managers this summer.
- For the first time in 40 years, none of the five big managerial beasts are in charge.
With many unknowns, Arsenal might start slowly despite being champions.
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