Arsenal Face Man City in Community Shield Final

Both managers call it a 'final' as the season's curtain-raiser arrives.

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What happened. Arsenal play their last pre-season game against Man City in the Community Shield, which both managers described as a 'final' in pre-game press conferences.

• The match is viewed as a season showpiece opener.
• Both managers emphasized its importance.

The winner claims the first silverware of the English season.

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