Arsenal and Manchester City meet Sunday in the 2026 Community Shield, officially opening the English soccer season with the first trophy of the campaign at stake.

The match also marks Enzo Maresca's first official game in charge of Manchester City following Pep Guardiola's departure, while Mikel Arteta looks to begin the new season by adding another trophy to Arsenal's collection.

All goals from Arsenal vs Manchester City

Watch all the goals from Arsenal vs Manchester City in the 2026 Community Shield here.

Arsenal goal, the third one

48' Martin Ødegaard pulled off a brilliant feint and finished to make it 3-0.

Arsenal goal

28' Kai Havertz scores following a great team move by the Premier League champions.

Goal for Arsenal

1' Riccardo Calafiori receives a brilliant pass inside the box and scores to give the Gunners the lead

Arsenal targets another Community Shield trophy

Arsenal heads into the Community Shield with Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice remaining key figures in the squad, while Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis are among the club's major additions.

During preseason, the Gunners recorded a big win over Girona but suffered defeats against Real Betis and Borussia Dortmund. They closed their preparations with a draw against Como before winning the ensuing penalty shootout.

“It’s going to be a very demanding match. City always find a way to compete and they have top-level players. We have to be at our best if we want to win the trophy,” Arteta said.

The Arsenal manager also praised Guardiola, his former boss at Manchester City.

“For me, he is the best coach in the history of soccer,” Arteta said.

Manchester City begins the Enzo Maresca era

On the opposite sideline will be Enzo Maresca, Manchester City's new manager following Guardiola's departure.

The Sky Blues enter the Community Shield unbeaten in preseason, including draws against Inter Milan and Atlético Madrid.

Maresca made it clear that despite the timing of the match before the Premier League season, he views the Community Shield as a trophy his team must try to win.

“For me, personally, it is a title,” Maresca said. “When there is a title and a final at stake, you always try to win the game.”

“So, there is nothing friendly about it. It is a trophy and we are going to do everything possible to win it and get our first title,” the Italian added.

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