The upcoming FA Community Shield match between Manchester City and Arsenal marks the traditional start of the English football season. This match pits the winners of the Premier League and the FA Cup against each other. Since Manchester City dominated both competitions last season, they will face Arsenal, who finished second in the league, at Wembley Stadium on Sunday at 17:00. Fans can watch this exciting showdown live and for free on Betano.
The bookmakers believe that Manchester City will continue their success from last season, where they secured three trophies. The odds for City lifting another trophy stand at 1.45, while Arsenal’s overall triumph is valued at 2.77. In terms of regular time odds, City’s victory is set at 1.80, while Arsenal’s celebration after 90 minutes is at 4.50. A draw, leading to penalties, can be bet on at 4.10. Betano has included this match in their MAX odds section, offering enhanced odds for bettors.
The match will be officiated by referee Stuart Attwell, who has been warming up in European competitions before the start of the Premier League. He has already blown the whistle in the 1st qualifying round of the Champions League and the 2nd qualifying round of the Europa Conference League.
Manchester City is gearing up for another successful season, having won the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League. The club has made two notable signings in Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea and Josko Gvardiola from RB Leipzig. Gvardiola, in particular, stands out as the most expensive defender in history, with City paying 90 million euros for his services. However, the club has also seen departures, including Ilkay Gundogan moving to Barcelona.
Arsenal, under the guidance of Mikel Arteta, aims to build on their progress from last season and solidify their position among the top English clubs. The team has welcomed three new signings in Jurrien Timber from Ajax, Kai Havertz from Chelsea, and Declan Rice from West Ham for a hefty fee. However, they have bid farewell to Granit Xhaka, who returned to the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen, and are dealing with an injury to Gabriel Jesus.
Both teams have been preparing for the new season through pre-season matches. Manchester City played three friendlies, defeating Yokohama Marinos and Bayern Munich but falling to Atletico Madrid. Arsenal, on the other hand, played six matches, including wins against Monaco and Barcelona.
The match between Manchester City and Arsenal promises to be an exciting start to the season, with both teams eager to showcase their strengths and set the tone for the upcoming campaign. Fans can catch all the action live on Nova Sport 1 on TV or stream it for free on Betano. It’s a clash not to be missed as two of England’s top clubs go head-to-head for the Community Shield title.