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Arsenal’s lineup to face Manchester City revealed as Arteta eyes trophy

Arsenal will today face Manchester City with the hope of beating them to win this year's Community Shield trophy and Arteta's lineup for the game has been released.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 22: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during a pre season friendly between Arsenal and Manchester United at MetLife Stadium on July 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal has released their starting eleven that will face Manchester City today at the Wembley Stadium with the hope of winning The Community Shield.

ARSENAL LINEUP TO FACE MANCHESTER CITY

The Community Shield match against Manchester City will provide Arsenal with an early opportunity to showcase their progress under Arteta’s leadership. Despite finishing second on the Premier League table last season, they face a formidable opponent in Pep Guardiola’s men who clinched both the league title and FA Cup.

Arteta understands the challenge ahead but remains confident in his team’s abilities. He believes that by striving for improvement every day and making better decisions both on and off the pitch, Arsenal can achieve success.

“We have to be better and that comes every day with trying to be better, making better decisions and playing better,” said Arteta. “And deserving to win the game. In the end, the outcome will come by itself.”

The Community Shield match serves as an important opportunity for Arsenal to lay down a marker for the upcoming season. Arteta’s focus on continuous improvement and his desire to compete for trophies on all fronts reflects the club’s ambition.

The outcome of today’s match will not only determine the winner of the Community Shield but also set the tone for Arsenal’s pursuit of silverware in the 2023/24 season.