Community Shield: Arsenal, Man City Set for Wembley Showdown on DStv, GOtv
The new English football season begins with a heavyweight clash on Sunday as Arsenal and Manchester City face off in the Community Shield at Wembley, with the encounter available live to DStv and GOtv subscribers.
The match kicks off at 3pm and will be broadcast live on SuperSport Premier League (DStv Channel 203) and SuperSport Premier League Africa (GOtv Channel 65).
The traditional season curtain-raiser promises an early taste of the rivalry that dominated last season, with Arsenal looking to begin their title defence with silverware and City aiming to make an immediate statement under new manager Enzo Maresca following the departure of Pep Guardiola.
Arsenal ended a 22-year wait to win the Premier League title last season, finishing four points ahead of City. However, City’s recent head-to-head record provides extra spice, with Guardiola’s side winning the last league meeting 2-1 at the Etihad in April before defeating Arsenal 2-0 in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley in March.
Sunday’s encounter will also provide the first competitive opportunity to see some of the clubs’ major summer changes.
Man City begin life after Guardiola with Maresca at the helm, while Arsenal will hope new £75 million signing Bruno Guimaraes, recruited from Newcastle United, can make an immediate impact in midfield.
