Calafiori and Donnarumma face off in Arsenal vs. Man City: Confirmed line-ups
An Italian will walk away with their first piece of silverware of the 2026-27 season as Riccardo Calafiori and Gianluigi Donnarumma face off in the Community Shield being played between Arsenal and Ma...
The Community Shield match between Arsenal and Manchester City will see Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal take on Gianluigi Donnarumma for the Italian side. This will be the Italian goalkeeper's first piece of silverware in the 2026-27 season. The Community Shield serves as the English counterpart to the Supercoppa Italiana. Arsenal earned this distinction by being the Premier League champions for the 2025-26 season. They will face Manchester City, who won the 2025-26 FA Cup.
Calafiori is set to start at right-back for Arsenal, while Donnarumma retains his goalkeeping position. This will mark Manchester City's first competitive match under their new Italian coach, Enzo Maresca. Arsenal's starting lineup features several notable absences such as Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice, who have been on extended breaks following the 2026 World Cup.
Man City, on the other hand, will count on Erling Haaland for their center-forward role, and has also included Elliot Anderson in their starting lineup following his £116m move from Nottingham Forest.
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