Aug 16, 2026
Arsenal and Manchester City face off in the FA Community Shield 2026, with both teams naming strong starting lineups.
This page lists the official lineups for Arsenal vs Man City, including confirmed starting XIs, substitutes, missing players, coaches, and key match details.
Arsenal vs Man City match details
| Match | Competition | Date | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal vs Manchester City | FA Community Shield 2026 | 16 August 2026 | 5:00 PM EAT |
Official Arsenal lineup
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Raya | Goalkeeper |
| 39 | Bruno Guimaraes | Midfielder |
| 33 | Riccardo Calafiori | Defender |
| 6 | Gabriel | Defender |
| 29 | Kai Havertz | Forward |
| 49 | Myles Lewis-Skelly | Defender / Midfielder |
| 20 | Noni Madueke | Forward |
| 3 | Cristhian Mosquera | Defender |
| 8 | Martin Odegaard | Midfielder / Captain |
| 17 | Christos Tzolis | Forward |
| 4 | Ben White | Defender |
Arsenal substitutes
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Kepa Arrizabalaga | Goalkeeper |
| 56 | Max Dowman | Midfielder |
| 10 | Eberechi Eze | Midfielder / Forward |
| 14 | Viktor Gyokeres | Forward |
| 5 | Piero Hincapie | Defender |
| 23 | Mikel Merino | Midfielder |
| 41 | Declan Rice | Midfielder |
| 7 | Bukayo Saka | Forward |
| 36 | Martin Zubimendi | Midfielder |
Official Man City lineup
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gianluigi Donnarumma | Goalkeeper |
| 5 | Elliot Anderson | Midfielder |
| 3 | Ruben Dias | Defender / Captain |
| 11 | Jeremy Doku | Forward |
| 47 | Phil Foden | Midfielder / Forward |
| 24 | Josko Gvardiol | Defender |
| 9 | Erling Haaland | Forward |
| 45 | Abdukodir Khusanov | Defender |
| 8 | Mateo Kovacic | Midfielder |
| 33 | Nico O’Reilly | Midfielder |
| 42 | Antoine Semenyo | Forward |
Man City substitutes
| No. | Player | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Rayan Ait-Nouri | Defender |
| 10 | Rayan Cherki | Midfielder / Forward |
| 18 | Jack Grealish | Forward |
| 15 | Marc Guehi | Defender |
| 82 | Rico Lewis | Defender / Midfielder |
| 7 | Omar Marmoush | Forward |
| 14 | Nico | Midfielder |
| 27 | Matheus Nunes | Midfielder |
| 28 | Geronimo Rulli | Goalkeeper |
Arsenal vs Man City missing players
| Team | Player | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | Louie Copley | Injury |
| Arsenal | William Saliba | Back injury |
| Arsenal | Jurrien Timber | Ankle injury |
| Manchester City | Rodri | Back injury |
| Manchester City | Josh Wilson-Esbrand | Achilles tendon injury |
Arsenal vs Man City coaches
| Team | Coach |
|---|---|
| Arsenal | Mikel Arteta |
| Manchester City | Enzo Maresca |
Arsenal vs Man City lineup news
Arsenal starts with David Raya in goal; Arteta fields Ben White, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, Cristhian Mosquera and Myles Lewis-Skelly in the defensive setup, with Bruno Guimaraes and Martin Odegaard in midfield. Odegaard captains the team, while Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke and Christos Tzolis start in attack.
Manchester City starts with Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal, Ruben Dias as captain in defence, Josko Gvardiol and Abdukodir Khusanov also in the back line, with Elliot Anderson, Mateo Kovacic and Nico O’Reilly in midfield. Jeremy Doku, Phil Foden, Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo lead the attacking options for Enzo Maresca’s side.
| Team | Key players to watch |
|---|---|
| Arsenal | Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke, Bruno Guimaraes, David Raya |
| Manchester City | Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku, Ruben Dias, Gianluigi Donnarumma |
Conclusion
The official Arsenal vs Man City lineups show two strong teams ready for the FA Community Shield 2026.
Arsenal has attacking quality through Havertz, Madueke and Tzolis, with Odegaard leading the team from midfield. Manchester City brings power and experience through Haaland, Foden, Doku, Dias and Donnarumma. This match gives both sides an early test before the new Premier League season begins.
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