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***City v Arsenal Community Shield Official Match Thread***

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Sun Aug 16, 2026 8:33 am
by nottsblue
The last pre season friendly. 3pm KO in Cardiff
Be nice to beat Arteta and his boys. Just because. Though I shouldn’t imagine many of us will lose sleep if we don’t. Arsenal have not had great results in their pre season and another loss today would hopefully further increase any doubts ready for the season starting
For those who are going, have a safe journey and hopefully enjoy the game and see something approaching our first team
City 3-1
Re: ***City v Arsenal Community Shield Official Match Thread

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Sun Aug 16, 2026 10:08 am
by carl_feedthegoat
Anyone have a decent streaming site please ? I cannot use sky etc
Thanks
Re: ***City v Arsenal Community Shield Official Match Thread

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Sun Aug 16, 2026 10:30 am
by john@staustell
Only a preseason friendly if we lose. If we win it's another trophy

Re: ***City v Arsenal Community Shield Official Match Thread

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Sun Aug 16, 2026 10:48 am
by salford city
john@staustell wrote:Only a preseason friendly if we lose. If we win it's another trophy

This. Looking forward to seeing how Enzo sets us up.
Re: ***City v Arsenal Community Shield Official Match Thread

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Sun Aug 16, 2026 11:42 am
by Nickyboy
Got a feeling Enzo would want to win this so will be taking it more seriously than us fans.
Semenyo looking sharp in preseason. I have him flagged for a staring role today and hopefully Cherki and Foden both start.
Re: ***City v Arsenal Community Shield Official Match Thread

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Sun Aug 16, 2026 1:02 pm
by CTID Hants
Manchester City
@ManCity
Your Community Shield line-up!
XI | Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias (C), Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Kovačić, Anderson, Semenyo, Foden, Doku, Haaland
SUBS | Rulli, Guéhi, Marmoush, Cherki, Nico, Grealish, Aït-Nouri, Nunes, Lewis
Re: ***City v Arsenal Community Shield Official Match Thread

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Sun Aug 16, 2026 1:10 pm
by Mase
i hope Guéhi hasnt made a mistake by joining us. Miles better than Dias.
Re: ***City v Arsenal Community Shield Official Match Thread

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Sun Aug 16, 2026 1:12 pm
by john@staustell
Mase wrote:i hope Guéhi hasnt made a mistake by joining us. Miles better than Dias.

Re: ***City v Arsenal Community Shield Official Match Thread

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Sun Aug 16, 2026 1:14 pm
by nottsblue
CTID Hants wrote:Manchester City
@ManCity
Your Community Shield line-up!
XI | Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias (C), Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Kovačić, Anderson, Semenyo, Foden, Doku, Haaland
SUBS | Rulli, Guéhi, Marmoush, Cherki, Nico, Grealish, Aït-Nouri, Nunes, Lewis
Stronger than I thought to be honest
Dias as captain worries me though
Wonder if Jackie is back in the circle or in the shop window?
Re: ***City v Arsenal Community Shield Official Match Thread

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Sun Aug 16, 2026 1:22 pm
by sheblue
Strong team on paper, but there's 4 there i didn't see starting Ando, doku, Haaland and nico.
Re: ***City v Arsenal Community Shield Official Match Thread

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Sun Aug 16, 2026 1:22 pm
by Mase
nottsblue wrote:CTID Hants wrote:Manchester City
@ManCity
Your Community Shield line-up!
XI | Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias (C), Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Kovačić, Anderson, Semenyo, Foden, Doku, Haaland
SUBS | Rulli, Guéhi, Marmoush, Cherki, Nico, Grealish, Aït-Nouri, Nunes, Lewis
Stronger than I thought to be honest
Dias as captain worries me though
Wonder if Jackie is back in the circle or in the shop window?
Didn't notice Super Jack there!! Get in
Re: ***City v Arsenal Community Shield Official Match Thread

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Sun Aug 16, 2026 1:26 pm
by dave watson's perm
nottsblue wrote:CTID Hants wrote:Manchester City
@ManCity
Your Community Shield line-up!
XI | Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias (C), Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Kovačić, Anderson, Semenyo, Foden, Doku, Haaland
SUBS | Rulli, Guéhi, Marmoush, Cherki, Nico, Grealish, Aït-Nouri, Nunes, Lewis
Stronger than I thought to be honest
Dias as captain worries me though
Wonder if Jackie is back in the circle or in the shop window?
in the shop window according to the BBC's "chief Manchester City reporter". He'll most likely be staying then

Re: ***City v Arsenal Community Shield Official Match Thread

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Sun Aug 16, 2026 1:33 pm
by john@staustell
dave watson's perm wrote:nottsblue wrote:CTID Hants wrote:Manchester City
@ManCity
Your Community Shield line-up!
XI | Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias (C), Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Kovačić, Anderson, Semenyo, Foden, Doku, Haaland
SUBS | Rulli, Guéhi, Marmoush, Cherki, Nico, Grealish, Aït-Nouri, Nunes, Lewis
Stronger than I thought to be honest
Dias as captain worries me though
Wonder if Jackie is back in the circle or in the shop window?
in the shop window according to the BBC's "chief Manchester City reporter". He'll most likely be staying then

They might be assessing how he sits on a bench?

Re: ***City v Arsenal Community Shield Official Match Thread

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Sun Aug 16, 2026 1:40 pm
by Harry Dowd scored
Looks like Enzo is taking this seriously, hope Phil can get back to his best.
Re: ***City v Arsenal Community Shield Official Match Thread

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Sun Aug 16, 2026 1:42 pm
by sheblue
Harry Dowd scored wrote:Looks like Enzo is taking this seriously, hope Phil can get back to his best.
Its a huge season for him.
Re: ***City v Arsenal Community Shield Official Match Thread

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Sun Aug 16, 2026 1:55 pm
by Beefymcfc
Come on City!
Re: ***City v Arsenal Community Shield Official Match Thread

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Sun Aug 16, 2026 2:01 pm
by Beefymcfc
Gotta love Buzzer. Giving all the lads a hug and advice.
Re: ***City v Arsenal Community Shield Official Match Thread

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Sun Aug 16, 2026 2:06 pm
by mr_nool
Horrible start for the new gaffer.
Re: ***City v Arsenal Community Shield Official Match Thread

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Sun Aug 16, 2026 2:07 pm
by dave watson's perm
Maresca out

Re: ***City v Arsenal Community Shield Official Match Thread

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Sun Aug 16, 2026 2:08 pm
by Harry Dowd scored
WTF just happened