Following Manchester City’s double triumph in the Premier League and FA Cup, the Gunners find themselves lining up for an unexpected clash in the Community Shield against the serial cheats winners.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: Ilkay Guendogan of Manchester City celebrates with the FA Cup Trophy after the team's victory during the Emirates FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on June 03, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 03: Ilkay Guendogan of Manchester City celebrates with the FA Cup Trophy after the team’s victory during the Emirates FA Cup Final between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on June 03, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
  • Arsenal will face Manchester City in the 2023 Community Shield, due to City’s double triumph.
  • Arsenal had been leading the Premier League for a significant portion of the season before finishing second after being overtaken by 115 charges Man City.
  • The match presents an opportunity for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal to enact revenge against his former employers.

Arsenal are set for a clash with Manchester City in the Community Shield.

The North London club secured this opportunity due to City’s double triumph in the Premier League and FA Cup.

Closing the gap on Manchester City

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Referee Anthony Taylor awards a yellow card to Gabriel of Arsenal, before the decision is reversed following a VAR Penalty Review, during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on February 15, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 15: Referee Anthony Taylor awards a yellow card to Gabriel of Arsenal, before the decision is reversed following a VAR Penalty Review, during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on February 15, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Despite Manchester City’s victory, Arsenal’s performance this season shouldn’t be overlooked.

The Gunners led the Premier League for a significant portion of the season, showcasing their capabilities and creating a strong foundation for next season, outperforming all expectations.

A chance for revenge

LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal battles with Nathan Ake of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on February 15, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal battles with Nathan Ake of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on February 15, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

The upcoming match presents a golden opportunity for Mikel Arteta and his squad.

This could be the chance for Arsenal to enact revenge against City, allowing them to start the new season on a high.

The 2023 Community Shield will take place at Wembley on Saturday, 6 August.

Looking back on Arsenal’s Community Shield history

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: (L-R) Olivier Giroud, Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker and Gabriel Paulista of Arsenal celebrate with the FA Community Shield after victory in the FA Community Shield match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 6, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: (L-R) Olivier Giroud, Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker and Gabriel Paulista of Arsenal celebrate with the FA Community Shield after victory in the FA Community Shield match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 6, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Arsenal have  a rich history when it comes to the Community Shield.

With 16 victories under their belt, they stand as one of the most successful teams in the history of the competition.

Their most recent win was in 2020, a thrilling match that saw the Gunners beat Liverpool in a penalty shootout.

Years Arsenal have won the Charity Shield/Community Shield

1930, 1931, 1933, 1934, 1938, 1948, 1953, 1991, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2020.