The new English season bursts into life on Sunday when Premier League champions Arsenal face FA Cup winners Manchester City in the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

Arsenal will view the clash as an early chance to make a statement after their Premier League triumph. Mikel Arteta is expected to name a strong side, though William Saliba and Jurrien Timber remain injury doubts.

City, meanwhile, begin a new era under Enzo Maresca following Pep Guardiola’s departure. All eyes will be on £116 million signing Elliot Anderson, who is expected to make his competitive debut after joining from Nottingham Forest.

Arsenal will look towards Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard and Declan Rice for inspiration, while City boast the attacking threat of Erling Haaland and Phil Foden.

With both clubs desperate to start the campaign with silverware, this promises to be far more than a traditional season curtain-raiser. The match kicks off at 4pm.

Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Manchester City.