England’s version of the Super Cup will not be taking place at its traditional home this year.
Arsenal and Manchester City will raise the curtain for the new Premier League season when they meet in the Community Shield next month.
The Gunners booked their ticket by virtue of claiming a first Premier League title win in over two decades, while Man City are back in this fixture having beaten Chelsea in the FA Cup final.
This showdown will also mark Enzo Maresca’s official return to the dugout after replacing Pep Guardiola as Man City head coach, seven months on from his sudden exit at Stamford Bridge.
His opposite number, Mikel Arteta, has far more experience in Community Shield fixtures, leading Arsenal to victory on penalties over Liverpool and City in 2022 and 2023 respectively
Why is Arsenal vs Man City not taking place at Wembley?
As the start of the next Premier League season has been delayed by one week, due in part to an extended 2026 World Cup, the dates no longer align for Wembley to host the Community Shield.
