Arsenal vs Man City LIVE: Community Shield latest score and confirmed team news

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 .

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