Community Shield: Arsenal vs Man City Preview

Two Premier League title favourites clash at Wembley in the season's curtain-raiser.

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What happened. Arsenal and Manchester City meet in the Community Shield at Wembley, a match between two Premier League title favourites.

• Arsenal had a frustrating pre-season, shipping goals and missing top transfer targets.
• Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis are Arsenal's only major additions so far.
• City are in a new era post-Guardiola, with Elliot Anderson signed but Rodri possibly leaving.

The match could set the tone for the title race, with both teams eager to land an early blow.

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