MANAGER TALK – 16/08/2026 (PHOTO – ENZO MARESCA)

View the pre-match press conference with Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca at the City Football Academy ahead of the Arsenal v Manchester City Match at the Principality Stadium in the 2026 FA Community Shield at 15.00 p.m. today!

Amongst other things, Enzo Maresca discusses Manchester City’s captaincy plans involving Ruben Dias and Erling Haaland, the standards he expects from the leadership group and preparations following the return of players from the World Cup.

View the pre-match press conference with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta ahead of Arsenal v Manchester City in the 2026 FA Community Shield at Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

Arteta discusses Arsenal’s stability and ambition amid widespread managerial changes, as well as how the club can improve on its recent consistency.

He also addresses the new season’s rule changes, including towels and restart countdowns, the challenge posed by Manchester City, Arsenal’s need to focus on themselves and the quality of managers across the Premier League, including Enzo Maresca.