Arsenal - Manchester City
Last updated: Today, at Community Shield final: City and Arsenal clash at Principality Stadium
Manchester City and Arsenal meet for the Community Shield final at Principality Stadium on Sunday, 16 August 2026. This fixture pits two of England's leading clubs against each other as they vie for the season's curtain-raiser. The contest offers a significant early test for both sides as they look to set a positive tone for the campaign ahead.
Recent encounters between these two teams have often been closely fought, with Manchester City holding a slight edge in their last five meetings. Their Premier League clash on 19 April 2026 saw City emerge victorious with a 2-1 scoreline, while an earlier EFL Cup tie on 22 March 2026 also ended in a 2-0 win for Manchester City. However, Arsenal have also shown their capability, securing a 1-1 draw in their league encounter on 21 September 2025 and a notable 5-1 victory on 2 February 2025.
