Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 16 Aug 2026
Community Shield: Arsenal v Man City headlines Sunday
The new EFL season kicks off with a Community Shield showdown.
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Community Shield: Arsenal v Manchester City; Watford v Southampton; Burnley v West Ham
What happened. The Guardian is providing live buildup and updates for the first Sunday of the EFL season, featuring the Community Shield between Arsenal and Manchester City.
- Other fixtures include Watford v Southampton and Burnley v West Ham
- Spanish friendlies: Racing Santander v Villarreal, Espanyol v Levante
The Community Shield marks the traditional start of the English football season.
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