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City stars return to training ahead of the Community Shield

Manchester City have received a significant personnel boost as six senior stars reported back to the City Football Academy on Wednesday. Enzo Maresca welcomed back his heavy hitters following their post-World Cup breaks as preparations intensify for the Community Shield clash against Arsenal.

Mitre unveils ball for Community Shield clash between Arsenal and Man City

Mitre has officially unveiled the Ultimax Pro match ball for the 2026 FA Community Shield between Manchester City and Arsenal. The innovative design celebrates the traditional season curtain-raiser as the fixture moves to Cardiff's Principality Stadium for the first time in 20 years.

Rot-Weiß Oberhausen v Borussia Dortmund - Pre-Season Friendly

'We know him very well' - Kovac delivers surprise verdict on Arsenal striker

Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac has offered a surprising vote of confidence to Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres despite the Swede’s recent struggles in front of goal. The Gunners fell to a 3-2 pre-season defeat against the Bundesliga giants at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Arsenal FC v Borussia Dortmund - Pre-Season Friendly

Glorified friendly? Gyokeres fires City warning ahead of Community Shield clash

Viktor Gyokeres has dismissed the idea that the upcoming Community Shield clash against Manchester City is merely a pre-season exhibition. The Arsenal striker is adamant that the Gunners are heading to Cardiff with the intention of securing silverware and laying down a definitive marker for the new campaign.

'We lost incredible players' - Arteta gives GRIM Saliba & Timber injury update

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has delivered a sobering fitness update regarding key defenders William Saliba and Jurrien Timber ahead of the new campaign. The Gunners boss admitted the club has lost "incredible" influence in the backline as both players face extended periods on the sidelines following recent injury setbacks.

Manchester City v Atletico Madrid - Preseason Friendly

'Next is Community Shield' - Marmoush fires warning to Arsenal

Omar Marmoush scored two second-half goals in three minutes as Manchester City completed their Asian pre-season tour with a 3-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in Seoul. Trailing to Jorge Dominguez's opener, Enzo Maresca's side roared back through Marmoush's double before Rayan Ait-Nouri sealed the win in stoppage time ahead of the Community Shield.