Seven players to miss Community Shield clash

Injury worries hit both sides ahead of the season opener in Cardiff.

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What happened. Arsenal and Manchester City face injury concerns ahead of the Community Shield, with seven players set to miss the match.

• Premier League champions Arsenal take on FA Cup holders Man City.
• Enzo Maresca starts as City manager after replacing Pep Guardiola.
• World Cup disrupted pre-season for both clubs.

The match marks the start of the new season and a new era for City.

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