Arsenal vs Manchester City Prediction: Community Shield preview, tips & team news

Premier League winners Arsenal take on FA Cup victors Manchester City at the Principality Stadium (Cardiff) in the 2026 Community Shield on Sunday afternoon (3pm kick-off on TNT Sports 1).

Read on for our best Arsenal vs Man City bets, predictions, and the latest odds and team news ahead the 2026/27 curtain raiser in Wales.

Arsenal vs Manchester City Preview

• Date: Sunday 16th August 2026
• Time: 3pm (BST)
• Stadium: Principality Stadium
• Location: Cardiff, Wales

Only Manchester United (21) have won the Community Shield more times than Arsenal, who are chasing an 18th triumph and their sixth in the last 13 editions. The Gunners have won each of their last five appearances and nine of their last 11.

Man City have become regulars in the Community Shield, with this their 10th appearance in the last 15 years. However, they have lost three of their last four outings, including a penalty shootout defeat to Arsenal in 2023.

Arsenal head into the clash as the 13/8 favourites (Betfair) to win in 90 minutes, while City are priced at 9/5 (AK Bets) to claim victory in Enzo Maresca’s first match in charge.

The last three editions have all been decided on penalties, as have six of the last nine. That makes the draw an appealing option at 13/5 (BetUK), with the match going straight to penalties if the scores are level after 90 minutes.

Arsenal vs Manchester City Odds

Arsenal vs Manchester City Team News

Bruno Guimaraes could make his Arsenal debut following his £75m move from Newcastle, while winger Christos Tzolis is also in contention after impressing during pre-season following his £34m switch from Club Brugge.

William Saliba and Jurrien Timber are both out injured, with Cristhian Mosquera and Ben White expected to fill the gaps in defence. England internationals Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice could also start, although Arsenal may choose not to risk them from the outset.

For Manchester City, World Cup winner Rodri could have played his final game for the club amid interest from Barcelona. New £116m signing Elliot Anderson could make his debut in midfield, while Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku could be introduced later in the game.

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