Arsenal vs Man City: Predicted lineups and confirmed team news for Community Shield

Arsenal take on Manchester City in Cardiff this afternoon with the Community Shield – the first trophy of the English football season – up for grabs.

As ever, the season curtain raiser pits the Premier League champions against the FA Cup holders with the big match taking place at the Principality Stadium instead of Wembley.

Arsenal will be without key defenders William Saliba and Jurrien Timber, but Mikel Arteta could hand a debut to £75million signing Bruno Guimaraes.

Enzo Maresca will make his debut in the City dugout after replacing Pep Guardiola. £116m signing Elliot Anderson is available but World Cup winning captain Rodri is not amid transfer interest from Barcelona.

Metro’s LIVE matchday blog will bring you all the build-up, confirmed team news and starting XIs, goal updates and minute-by-minute coverage.

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