| Manchester City vs Arsenal | |
| MATCH INFO | |
MATCH :
| Manchester City vs Arsenal |
COMPETITION :
| Final |
| DATE: | 06-08-2023 |
TIME:
| 08.30 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
07.00 PM UAE |
STADIUM
| Ground |
Arsenal possible starting lineup:
Ramsdale; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu; Odegaard, Rice, Partey; Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli
Manchester City possible starting lineup:
Ederson; Walker, Dias, Akanji; Stones, Rodri; Silva, Kovacic, Foden, Grealish; Haaland
The FA Community Shield, also known simply as the Community Shield, is an annual football (soccer) match played in England. It is traditionally held at the start of the English football season, typically in August, and it serves as the curtain-raiser for the domestic football calendar.
The Community Shield is contested between the winners of the previous season's Premier League (the top tier of English football) and the winners of the FA Cup (the oldest domestic football competition in the world). If the same team wins both the Premier League and the FA Cup, they face the runners-up of the FA Cup in the match.
The match is usually played at Wembley Stadium in London, which has been the traditional venue since 1974. The revenue generated from the match is often donated to charity, further adding to the sense of community involvement.
Although the Community Shield is considered a prestigious trophy, it is not as significant as other major competitions like the Premier League or the FA Cup. However, it provides an opportunity for the teams to gain some early-season momentum and is often viewed as a chance for fans to get a glimpse of how their teams are shaping up for the upcoming season.
The Community Shield has a long history dating back to 1908, making it one of the oldest football competitions in England. It has undergone various format changes over the years, but its primary purpose remains to raise funds for charity and provide an exciting spectacle to kick off the English football season.