Arsenal and Manchester City in the Community Shield in Cardiff on Sunday with both sides looking to lay down an early marker.
Last season, Arsenal claimed their first Premier League title in 22 years after edging out City in an absorbing battle at the top of the table.
City secured their place in this curtain-raiser by winning the FA Cup, adding to the EFL Cup crown they secured earlier in the season.
Both sides have strengthened over the summer and head into the new season expected to fight it out once again.
How to watch Arsenal v Manchester City: TV and online streams
Arsenal versus Manchester City kicks off at 3pm UK time on Sunday. It is being shown on TNT Sports and can be streamed via the HBO Max app.
Stats for Arsenal versus Manchester City
- Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has won all four of his Community Shield matches (two as a player, two as a manager)
- Only Manchester United (21) have won this trophy more than Arsenal (17)
- Arsenal have won this fixture on the last five times they have taken part
- Arsenal have won all three of their Community Shield matches against City, beating them 4-0 in 1934, 3-0 in 2014 and, most recently, 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in 2023.
- On the past 10 occasions the game has been between the league champions and the FA Cup winners, the FA Cup holders have won eight times.
