Last Sunday was Arsenal vs Manchester City in the community Shield, For the Community Shield Trophy, A trophy for the Winner between the winner of the Premier League and the winner of the FA Cup. Last season Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side won the Premier league after 22 seasons, Manchester City also won the FA Cup defeating Chelsea FC in the final. Arsenal played Manchester City for the Community Shield trophy,
the game saw Enzo Maresca start his first competitive game for Manchester, while Arteta brings an Arsenal’s side whom he has managed for 5 seasons. The game saw Arsenal flood Manchester City running away with a 3 nil win in the first half. For all of Maresca’s tactical brilliance, he look lost on the day. Maresca, who has struggled against his former compatriot, in his Chelsea’s days, losing once and drawing twice. came as favorites to the game, but was totally floored by Arsenal. Manchester City, who signed Anderson from Northingham Forest look lost in the middle of the park.
As the season gets underway, Manchester City coach will look to get his team up and running to be in contention for the title. Maresca on his part has reiterated the need for new signings to come in early, to be integrated, and to understand his philosophy, before the season proper starts. it remains to be seen if the Citizens will make an assault on the Premier League title.