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It will be very interesting to see how Manchester City do in these first competitive games under Enzo Maresca. Pep Guardiola leaving was such a huge moment, so it perhaps may take a few games to adjust. Arsenal today will be a big test for the new manager.
“The Community Shield is a first opportunity to make some kind of assessment of whether Arsenal’s hunger is as sharp as it was last season, and of how City’s squad are adapting to their new manager. It is, though, a largely ceremonial occasion, any lessons drawn to be taken with extreme caution…”
Hello, good morning and welcome to another Matchday live! The annual curtain-raiser for the Premier League season – aka the Community Shield – takes place today as Arsenal prepare to face Manchester City. It also marks the start of a new era for City following the departure of Pep Guardiola, with Enzo Maresca facing his first competitive match as the club’s head coach.
The Principality Stadium in Cardiff plays host to the game, which kicks off at 3pm BST.
Elsewhere, West Ham are in Championship action as they kick off their campaign against Burnley, while Watford take on Southampton.
We’ll build up to those games throughout the day and keep you up to date with all the latest transfer news.
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