The FA Community Shield, which serves as a kickoff match for the English Premier League season, will take place on Sunday, Aug. 16 with defending EPL champions Arsenal taking on 2026 FA Cup winners Manchester City. The Gunners will look to repeat as league champions after they narrowly edged Man City late in the season last year to capture the crown. The Citizens have enjoyed a winning run under legendary manager Pep Guardiola, but they'll now be turning to Enzo Maresca to see if he can keep this magic going.
Arsenal are slight +150 money line favorites in the latest Arsenal vs. Manchester City odds at DraftKings, while Man City are +160 underdogs. A draw in regular time is priced at +235 and the total is 2.5 (Over -110, Under -115). At FanDuel, Arsenal are -112 to lift the trophy while Man City are -104. Before making your wagers on Sunday's Community Shield match, you need to see what SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green is saying about this game.
Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide after working in the sports betting industry for several years. He's showcased his vast knowledge of soccer across leagues, going 21-9 on his last 30 World Cup picks, 7-1 in his last eight Bundesliga picks, 5-1-1 in his last seven Serie A picks and 4-2 in his last six EPL spread picks. Now he's turned his attention to Arsenal vs. Man City in the Community Shield.
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