Overview
- Enzo Maresca will take charge of his first competitive match for Manchester City in the Community Shield against Arsenal in Cardiff on Sunday, and he has said the game is a real trophy that City must try to win.
- Maresca declined to discuss reported interest in Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández, saying the player belongs to another club and that it is not right to comment on him.
- City face transfer uncertainty with Rodri linked to Barcelona while reportedly recovering from minor back surgery, and reports say the club has rejected offers for him; Maresca said the window is open but he is focused on the match.
- Tijjani Reijnders is reported close to a £52 million move to Saudi club Al-Qadsiah, a deal sources described as likely to be completed soon.
- Arsenal have a fitness boost with Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi available for the game while William Saliba is out long-term and Jurrien Timber is still several weeks from a return, and the match has been moved from Wembley to Cardiff because Wembley is hosting concerts.