Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal has challenged his side to make a statement of intent when his side will face the treble winners Manchester City for the FA Community Shield on Sunday.
Arsenal will look to put avenge their loss when they collapsed in the title race for the Premier League to Manchester City.
Fuelled by a spending spree of more than £200 million ($254 million) on England midfielder Declan Rice, Germany forward Kai Havertz and Dutch defender Jurrien Timber, Arsenal have an early opportunity to show they are equipped to end City’s three-year reign as champions.
Arsenal finished five points behind Pep Guardiola’s men despite holding an eight-point lead in April and Gunners boss Arteta knows this weekend’s glamour friendly at Wembley offers an opportunity to lay down a marker.
Arsenal in better position than Man City, says Pep Guardiola
Arsenal holds an advantage heading into the Community Shield over Manchester City due to the treble winner’s packed schedule during the final stretch of the last season, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday.
City faced a gruelling schedule season thanks to its successful runs in the Champions League and FA Cup, while Arsenal had a less busy campaign and was chasing Guardiola’s side for the Premier League title.
Arsenal holds an advantage heading into the Community Shield over Manchester City due to the treble winner’s packed schedule during the final stretch of the last season, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday.
City faced a gruelling schedule season thanks to its successful runs in the Champions League and FA Cup, while Arsenal had a less busy campaign and was chasing Guardiola’s side for the Premier League title.
City, which won its first Champions League title in June, will kick off its 2023-24 season against runner-up Arsenal on Sunday in the traditional curtain-raiser to the Premier League season.
“The situation that we are in, we finished (last season) two weeks later than Arsenal and we start (this season) two weeks later. So, we are not in the best way,” the Spaniard told reporters.
“We struggle to restart every season but it’s fine, and hopefully our mentality can help us to be there and compete.”
Manager Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal is looking to close the gap at the top of the league, and Guardiola believes the north London side has recruited players who could walk straight into the starting line-up.
The signings of England midfielder Declan Rice from West Ham United, Kai Havertz from rivals Chelsea and defender Jurrien Timber from Ajax Amsterdam have strengthened Arsenal’s core.
“Rice decided to go to Arsenal, I wish him all the best. He is a really nice guy, for the England team he is important. Arsenal have bought a really good player,” Guardiola said.
“They didn’t buy players to make the squad bigger, they have bought starting players. I could not expect anything different.”
Arsenal vs Man City Probable XI
Arsenal Predicted XI: Ramsdale; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu; Odegaard, Rice, Partey; Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli
Manchester City Predicted XI: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Akanji; Stones, Rodri; Silva, Kovacic, Foden, Grealish; Haaland
Arsenal vs Man City LIVE: When and where to watch the live streaming of FA Community Shield final?
When will Arsenal vs Man City kick off in the FA Community Shield? – Date
ARS vs MNC match will be played on 6th August 2023
What time will Arsenal vs Man City kick-off? Time
ARS vs MNC will begin at 8:30 PM IST
Where will Arsenal vs Man City be played? – Venue
The game will kick-off at Wembley Stadium
FA Community Shield LIVE: When and where to watch the live streaming?
How do I watch live streaming of Arsenal vs Man City?
FA Community Shield – Arsenal vs Man City will be live-streamed on SonyLIV, FanCode, and fans can also stream the match live on Jio TV.
Which TV Channel will telecast Arsenal vs Man City live?
The broadcasting rights for the FA Community Shield 2023 will be available with the Sony Pictures Network. You can the watch FA Community Shield 2023 Live Telecast In India on Sony Ten 2. The channel is available for telecasting on all the service providers in India. You can connect with the DTH providers and get the channel started.
FA Community Shield 2023 LIVE: Where to watch Live Streaming & Live Telecast in India?
Where to watch FA Community Shield LIVE Streaming in India?
Football fans across the nation can watch FA Community Shield 2023 LIVE Streaming on SonyLIV App/ website, FanCode, and JioTV.
Watch FA Community Shield Live Telecast in India: FA Community Shield 2023 LIVE on SONY TEN 2 (English) channel
